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What is the Kanji for 'Morning'? | 朝

If you are wondering what is the Japanese Kanji for 'Morning', you've come to the right place!

The Japanese Kanji for 'Morning' is 朝.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Morning

    Reading

    kunyomiあさ

    asa

    onyomiちょう

    chou

    Parts

    Moon, Month Eminent (卓)

    Example Word

    王朝: dynasty. The Japanese noun '王朝 (おうちょう)' refers to a 'dynasty', which is a sequence of rulers from the same family or line. This term is often used in historical contexts to describe ruling families in Japan, China, or other countries. For example: The Tang dynasty was prosperous「唐王朝は繁栄していた」(とうおうちょうははんえいしていた). The Heian dynasty is famous in Japanese history「平安王朝は日本の歴史で有名です」(へいあんおうちょうはにほんのれきしでゆうめいです). The word can also be used metaphorically to describe a long-standing tradition or influence, such as in 'the dynasty of a company'.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    12

    JLPT

    N4

    Grade

    2

    Frequency

    210

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji

If you visually break down this kanji, you can see it is made up of 2 parts:

    kanji

    Meaning

    Moon, Month

    radical

    Meaning

    Eminent

    Radical Form Of

As Part Of Other Kanji

This kanji appears as part of 2 other kanji:

    kanji

    Meaning

    Tide

    kanji

    Meaning

    Ridicule, Insult

Words Using

This kanji is used in 14 words:

    word

    Meaning

    Morning

    word

    毎朝

    Meaning

    Every morning

    word

    朝御飯

    Meaning

    Breakfast

    word

    朝鮮

    Meaning

    Korea

    word

    朝日

    Meaning

    Morning sun

    word

    朝顔

    Meaning

    Morning glory

    word

    北朝鮮

    Meaning

    North Korea

    word

    朝廷

    Meaning

    Court

    word

    朝食

    Meaning

    Breakfast

    word

    明朝

    Meaning

    Ming Dynasty

    word

    今朝

    Meaning

    Morning

    word

    王朝

    Meaning

    Dynasty

    word

    早朝

    Meaning

    Dawn

    word

    翌朝

    Meaning

    Next morning

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 34 kanji contain the part 月 as well.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Blue

    kanji

    Meaning

    Before, Front

    kanji

    Meaning

    Bright

    kanji

    Meaning

    Use

    kanji

    Meaning

    Exist

    kanji

    Meaning

    Victory

    kanji

    Meaning

    Obey, Clothing

    kanji

    Meaning

    Ritual

    kanji

    Meaning

    Hope, Ambition

    kanji

    Meaning

    Raise, Grow

    kanji

    Meaning

    Time, Period

    kanji

    Meaning

    Scatter

    kanji

    Meaning

    Chest, Breast

    kanji

    Meaning

    Abdomen

    kanji

    Meaning

    Stomach

    kanji

    Meaning

    Pig, Pork

    kanji

    Meaning

    Swell

    kanji

    Meaning

    Fatten, Fertilize

    kanji

    Meaning

    Trunk

    kanji

    Meaning

    Ability, Arm

    kanji

    Meaning

    Vein, Pulse

    kanji

    Meaning

    Membrane

    kanji

    Meaning

    Lazy

    kanji

    Meaning

    Rise, Inflation

    kanji

    Meaning

    Placenta, Membranous sac

    kanji

    Meaning

    Clear, Cheerful

    kanji

    Meaning

    Copy, Mimeograph

    kanji

    Meaning

    Emporer, Majestic plural, Imperial we

    kanji

    Meaning

    Armpit

    kanji

    Meaning

    Tray, Small low table

    kanji

    Meaning

    Kidney

    kanji

    Meaning

    Arm, Elbow

    kanji

    Meaning

    Cowardice

    kanji

    Meaning

    Swelling, Tumor

Learn the Kanji

Let's make sure you fully understand this kanji.

What does 朝 mean?

朝 means 'Morning'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Second Grade, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N4 exam.

To help you master this kanji, here's an interactive lesson where you'll practice its readings and meanings.