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陽
陽 (readings: よう; Japanese kanji) means “sun / yang”. It is a Grade 3 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 3 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 太陽 (the sun).
What does 陽 mean?
| Kanji | 陽 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | sun / yang |
| Readings | よう |
| Grade | Grade 3 (Medium) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 陽
陽 is read よう depending on the word.
Example words with 陽
| Example | 太陽 (the sun) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14