Word details

斜陽

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 斜陽

Dictionary

Entry

ゃよう
Noun
Freq #47552
1

Work of art, literature, music, etc. name

The Setting Sun (1947 novel by Osamu Dazai)

2

Shayou

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

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
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
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
あき
あきら
あけ
はる
ひろ
やん

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