N1

meaning and readings

This page brings together the meaning, readings, radical or component hints, formula, and short story for one kanji so you can move straight into review.

Kanji

N1
Meaning
dawn
Onyomi
ギョウ
Kunyomi
あかつき
Formula
暁 = 日 + 尭。

Story

暁 is analyzed as a combination of 日 (sun), 尭 (burn, burn) and denotes dawn.

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This kanji belongs to JLPT N1.

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