Meaning

Primary

Afternoon Sun

Alternatives

Setting Sun, Evening Sun

Word Type

noun

Explanation

The west sun is, of course, the afternoon sun.

西日 describes the sun when it's in the western part of the sky. It generally refers to the afternoon sun, but it can also mean the setting sun or the evening sun. Basically, you can use it for sun or sunlight from mid-afternoon until sunset!

Reading

にしび
  • Miyuki
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This word uses kun'yomi readings for both 西 (にし) and (). You've seen these readings before, so if you can remember that they're kun'yomi then you're good to go! Just watch out for that rendaku that changes to .

Context

Pattern of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 西日が当たる

    the afternoon sun shines on

    西日がさしこむ

    the afternoon sun streams in

    西日がさす

    the afternoon sun shines

    西日が入る

    the afternoon sun enters

Context Sentences

西日がまぶしくて、テレビが見えません。

The afternoon sun is so bright I can't see the TV.

西日でカーテンがオレンジ色に光りました。

The setting sun made the curtains glow orange.

西日が強くて、サンルームがサウナみたいになっています。

The afternoon sun is so strong that the sunroom is like a sauna.

Kanji Composition