Word details
斜陽
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 斜陽
Dictionary
Entry
1
setting sun
2
Nouns which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
decline (e.g. of industry)
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
斜
11 strokes
Frequency: 1504
JLPT N1
Grade 8
Meanings
diagonal
slanting
oblique
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
シャ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
なな.め
はす
陽
12 strokes
Frequency: 1071
JLPT N2
Grade 3
Meanings
sunshine
yang principle
positive
male
heaven
daytime
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ヨウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ひ
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
あき
あきら
あけ
はる
ひろ
やん
よ
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