Kanji Homophone Battle
Pronunciation Trap: "よる (yoru)"
Same sound, completely different Kanji! Choose the right conceptual writing.
Kanji Option A
夜
よる (yoru)
N5 / CEFR
VS
Kanji Option B
よる
よる (yoru)
N5 / CEFR
Nuance Contrast & Translation Difference
In Japanese, many words share the exact same pronunciation "よる (yoru)" but are written with different Kanji, changing the meaning entirely.
- 夜 (Level: N5): Translates to "night" and is used when Used to refer to the period of darkness between sunset and sunrise. Often used with '今晩.
- よる (Level: N5): Maps to "night" and carries the nuance of Refers to the time from evening till morning. Often used with specific times or actions at night..
Bilingual Context for "夜"
夜、星がきれいです。
The stars are beautiful at night.
Bilingual Context for "よる"
毎晩、夜に本を読みます。
Every evening, I read a book at night.
Kanji Selection Quiz
Which Kanji perfectly fits this blank space?
Which Kanji perfectly fits the blank: " ＿＿＿ 、星がきれいです。" (Meaning: "The stars are beautiful at night.")
🎉 Correct Answer!
Correct! "夜" is used for "night" in the context: "The stars are beautiful at night.".