Mnemonic
A sunrise spills gold across the horizon while the moon stubbornly lingers overhead, pale and fading. That fleeting overlap—sun rising, moon retreating—is the essence of morning. Every morning, they share the sky for just one breath before the moon slips away.
Additional thoughts
Picture the pre-dawn sky split in two: the sun's first rays breaking the horizon on one side, a ghostly moon still glowing on the other. That dual presence is uniquely morning—the only time both luminaries coexist.Quick recall
A sunrise chases the fading moon—that overlap is morning.Details
The keyword for 朝 is morning. This kanji represents the early part of the day, the time from dawn until roughly noon. It evokes the image of the sun rising over the horizon, signaling the start of a new day. By extension, it can also refer to a dynasty or imperial court, as the morning was traditionally when rulers held their audiences and conducted affairs of state.
- On'yomi
- ちょう
- Kun'yomi
- あさ