Japanese word

日向

Pronunciation

Romajihinata

Meaning

  • nounsunny spot

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)

More examples

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.

Core concept

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

Common phrases

  • 日向で休むhinata de yasu mu

    rest in a sunny spot

  • 日向を歩くhinata o aru ku

    walk in the sun

Similar words

陽だまりhidamari: A warm spot filled with sunlight, often sheltered from cold air.

Definition in Japanese

日光が直接当たり、明るく暖かな場所。nik kō ga choku setsu a ta ri aka ru ku atata ka na ba sho

Word origin

The native Japanese word 日向 (hinata, "sunny spot") is written with 日 (hi, "sun/day") and 向 (muki, "facing/direction"), expressing a place that faces the sun.

Usage tips

  • 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.

Other meanings

  • in the sunnoun

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