夕
KanjiJLPT N5
Evening
Mnemonic
Crescent moon shape with a single inner stroke — the arrival of evening.
Details
The keyword for 夕 is evening. This kanji represents the time of day when the sun is setting and darkness begins to fall. It depicts the image of a half-visible moon appearing in the sky, symbolizing the transition from day to night. In Japanese culture, evening carries a sense of calm and the winding down of daily activities.
- On'yomi
- せき
- Kun'yomi
- ゆう