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VocabJLPT N1

sunrise

Noun

Definitions

1. sunrise

This noun refers to sunrise — the moment when the sun rises above the horizon at the start of the day. It is used in weather reports, poetry, and everyday conversation about the early morning. Watching the first sunrise of the new year is a well-known tradition in Japan.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Watching the sunrise in such a quiet town — feels like a little luxury.

Sentence 2

Hey, wasn't this morning's sunrise unusually red?

Sentence 3

When I stepped outside, the sunrise light was just falling across the alley.

Sentence 4

By the way, what time was sunrise this morning?

Sentence 5

Hey, show me that sunrise photo — the one from yesterday!