Meaning

Primary

Sunlight

Word Type

noun

Explanation

You have sun light. What kind of light would this be? Obviously sunlight.

Reading

にっこう
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. Since the にち reading of becomes にっ here, we've made a mnemonic for you to remember this reading:

The best place for sunlight in Japan is Nikkō (にっこう). It's one of Japan's most beautiful national parks, and the perfect spot to catch some rays!

Context

Common Word Combinations

  • 日光が当たる

    sunlight hits, sunlight shines on

    日光が入る

    sunlight comes in, sunlight enters

Context Sentences

このアパートは日光がよく入る。

This apartment gets good sunlight.

日光に体が当たりすぎるのも、よくないよ。

It's not good to expose your body to the sunlight too much.

北からは日光があまり入らないです。

There is little sunlight coming from the north.

Kanji Composition