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How to say 'Blue sky' in Japanese | 青空

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The Japanese word for Blue sky is 'Aozora', written as 青空 in Japanese.'Blue sky' in hiragana is あおぞら.

    word

    青空

    Meaning

    Blue sky

    Reading

    あおぞら

    aozora

    Kanji

    青Blue 空Sky, Empty

    Explanation

    The Japanese noun '青空 (あおぞら)' refers to a 'blue sky'. It is often used to describe a clear, cloudless sky, evoking a sense of openness, freedom, or serenity. This word is commonly used in poetry, literature, and everyday conversation to describe beautiful weather or a peaceful atmosphere. For example: The blue sky is beautiful today「今日の青空は美しい」(きょうのあおぞらはうつくしい). We had a picnic under the blue sky「青空の下でピクニックをした」(あおぞらのしたでぴくにっくをした). The term can also carry a metaphorical meaning, symbolizing hope or a fresh start.

    Part Of Speech

    noun

    Kanji JLPT

    N4

    Kanji Grade

    1

    Frequency

    2417

    Composition

    kanji

    Handwriting

Kanji in the Word 青空

This word contains 2 kanji characters:

  • kanji

    青

    Meaning

    Blue

  • kanji

    空

    Meaning

    Sky, Empty

Words Related to 青空 Through the Kanji 青

These 6 Words contain the Kanji 青 as well.

  • word

    真っ青

    Meaning

    Pale, Deep blue

  • word

    青年

    Meaning

    Youth

  • word

    青白い

    Meaning

    Pale

  • word

    青春

    Meaning

    Youth

  • word

    青い

    Meaning

    Blue

  • word

    青

    Meaning

    Blue

Words Related to 青空 Through the Kanji 空

These 16 Words contain the Kanji 空 as well.

  • word

    空手

    Meaning

    Karate

  • word

    空

    Meaning

    Sky

  • word

    航空便

    Meaning

    Airmail

  • word

    空間

    Meaning

    Space

  • word

    空気

    Meaning

    Air

  • word

    空中

    Meaning

    Sky, Air

  • word

    空っぽ

    Meaning

    Empty

  • word

    空き地

    Meaning

    Vacant lot

  • word

    航空

    Meaning

    Aviation

  • word

    空港

    Meaning

    Airport

  • word

    空く

    Meaning

    Empty

  • word

    航空機

    Meaning

    Aircraft

  • word

    航空券

    Meaning

    Air ticket

  • word

    空想

    Meaning

    Daydream

  • word

    夜空

    Meaning

    Night sky

  • word

    空しい

    Meaning

    Empty, Futile

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What does 'Aozora' (青空) mean?

'Aozora' means 'Blue sky' .

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