English–Japanese

“sunny spot” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajihinata

Example

猫が日向で寝ています。neko ga hinata de ne te i ma su

The cat is sleeping in a sunny spot.

Illustration for 日向 (sunny spot)

How to say “sunny spot” in Japanese

“Sunny spot” in Japanese is 日向 (hinata).

It centers on a place that receives direct sunlight and is brighter or warmer than its surroundings.

Full entry for 日向: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 日向

冬は窓辺の日向が暖かく感じられます。fuyu wa mado be no hinata ga atata ka ku kan ji ra re ma su

In winter, the sunny spot by the window feels warm.

Tips for using 日向

  • The anime Haikyu!! features a central character whose surname is 日向 (hinata), so English-speaking fans may encounter hinata as a Japanese name as well as a word for a sunny spot.

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