Japanese symbol for “dusk”
夕方
ゆうがた
Romaji: yuugata
early evening (usu. from 3pm to 6pm); dusk
In Japanese, dusk is 夕方, read ゆうがた (yuugata).
Before using these characters for a tattoo, check them with a native speaker. Dictionary words often have several meanings, and the right choice depends on context.
Meanings
- adv, n early evening (usu. from 3pm to 6pm); dusk
Written forms: 夕方、夕がた. Readings: ゆうがた.
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “dusk”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 黄昏 | たそがれ tasogare | dusk; twilight |
| 暮れ | くれ kure | sunset; sundown; nightfall |
| 夕暮れ | ゆうぐれ yuugure | evening; dusk; twilight |
| 日暮れ | ひぐれ higure | twilight; sunset; dusk |
| 夕闇 | ゆうやみ yuuyami | dusk; twilight |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 夕食 | ゆうしょく yuushoku | evening meal; dinner |
| 夕刊 | ゆうかん yuukan | evening edition (of a daily newspaper); evening paper |
| 夕暮れ | ゆうぐれ yuugure | evening; dusk; twilight |
| 七夕 | たなばた tanabata | Star Festival (held in July or August); Tanabata; Festival of the Weaver |
| 夕日 | ゆうひ yuuhi | evening sun; setting sun |
| 方法 | ほうほう houhou | method; way; manner |
| 一方 | いっぽう ippou | one (esp. of two); the other; one way |
| 地方 | ちほう chihou | district; region; area |
See also: Chinese symbol for “dusk”.
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