夕 — Evening, Dusk
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When the sun heads in the direction (方) of evening (夕), it's evening.
Your evening (夕) meal (飯) is dinner.
Frequently Asked Questions About 夕 (Evening, Dusk)
What is the best kanji mnemonic for 夕 (Evening, Dusk)?
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The Shibashi Japanese kanji mnemonic for 夕 ("Evening, Dusk", read as ゆう) is: In the evening all the youths (ゆう) come out to play on the moon. Using visual kanji mnemonics that combine the character's radicals, meaning, and reading into a single illustrated scene makes 夕 effortless to recall.
What does the kanji 夕 mean and how is it read in Japanese?
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The Japanese kanji 夕 means "Evening, Dusk". Its primary reading is ゆう (On'yomi: —; Kun'yomi: ゆう). Our Japanese kanji mnemonics tie the reading directly into the visual story so you remember both the meaning and pronunciation together.
What are common Japanese words and compounds with 夕?
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Essential Japanese vocabulary words containing 夕 include: 夕方 (ゆうがた - evening), 夕飯 (ゆうはん - dinner).
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