Kanaate #1 answers (September 22, 2026)
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4-kana answer: たいよう
Meaning
The sun is the star that gives Earth light and heat. It appears bright in the daytime because its light reaches us.
Example sentences
朝、太陽が出ると部屋が明るくなった。
Asa, taiyō ga deru to heya ga akaruku natta.
The room got bright when the sun came out in the morning.
太陽が雲の間から顔を出し、道が明るくなった。
Taiyō ga kumo no aida kara kao o dashi, michi ga akaruku natta.
The sun came out from behind the clouds, brightening the road.
Note
In Japanese, 太陽 refers to the celestial body. 日 can also mean the sun, but it has other meanings, such as a day or daytime.
Related words
- 日
- 日光
- 月
About the shape of this word
- 4 hiragana.
- No kana is repeated.
- No dakuten, handakuten or small kana: every letter is a plain kana.
5-kana answer: なつやすみ
Meaning
A break that takes place during the summer. Schools and workplaces may have a summer vacation.
Example sentences
夏休みは、家族と海の近くへ出かけます。
Natsuyasumi wa, kazoku to umi no chikaku e dekakemasu.
During summer vacation, I go near the sea with my family.
毎朝少しずつ、夏休みの宿題を進めました。
Maiasa sukoshi zutsu, natsuyasumi no shukudai o susumemashita.
I worked on my summer homework a little each morning.
Note
Natsuyasumi usually refers to a school break, but it can also describe a summer break from work. The phrase natsuyasumi no shukudai means homework to do during the break.
Related words
- 冬休み
- 春休み
- 夏季休暇
About the shape of this word
- 5 hiragana.
- No kana is repeated.
- No dakuten, handakuten or small kana: every letter is a plain kana.
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