“Sun” in Japanese is 太陽 (たいよう), pronounced taiyō.
Pronunciation
The word has 4 beats (morae), each about the same length. Tap a syllable to hear it, or play the whole word:
How to use it
The sun. In everyday speech, 日 (hi) also means sun or sunlight, as in 日が出る (the sun rises).
Example sentences
- 太陽が出ました。たいようがでました。The sun came out.
- 太陽はとても熱いです。たいようはとてもあついです。The sun is very hot.
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FAQ
How do you say sun in Japanese?
Sun in Japanese is 太陽 (たいよう), pronounced “taiyō”.
How do you write sun in Japanese?
It's written 太陽 with kanji, or たいよう in hiragana. Both are read taiyō.