What is the meaning and reading of the kanji "昼"?

The kanji "昼" belongs to JLPT N4 and means "Daytime, Noon". Its Onyomi is "チュウ (chuu)" and Kunyomi is "ひる (hiru)".

JLPT N4

昼

Daytime, Noon

Q: Is there a memory mnemonic for "昼"?

Yes! Radical breakdown: "日 (sun) + 尺 (ruler, measure, length)". Mnemonic Story: "During the **Daytime**, the **sun** (日) is at its peak, casting long, dramatic **shadows** (尺, like a ruler stretching out to measure). It's as if the sun itself is using a giant ruler to measure the long, bright hours until evening, making the day feel endless."

Onyomi

チュウ (chuu)

Kunyomi

ひる (hiru)

🧠 Memory Mnemonic

🔍 Radical Breakdown

日 (sun) + 尺 (ruler, measure, length)

📖 Mnemonic Story

During the **Daytime**, the **sun** (日) is at its peak, casting long, dramatic **shadows** (尺, like a ruler stretching out to measure). It's as if the sun itself is using a giant ruler to measure the long, bright hours until evening, making the day feel endless.

💡 Quick Hint: Sun's long shadow

Essential N4 Vocabulary

昼

ひる

Noon, daytime

昼食

ちゅうしょく

Lunch

昼間

ひるま

Daytime

Kanji Practice Quiz

Verify your memory for "昼"

＿＿＿＿＿ごはんは何を食べますか？

🎉 正解 / Correct!

解説: 昼は「ひる」と読みます。
English: Noon/daytime is read as 'hiru'.

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