Readings: セイ (Onyomi), はれ, はれる, はらす (Kunyomi)
Meaning: Clear weather; fine; sunny; to clear up; to be dispelled
The kanji 晴 combines 日 (sun, day) and 青 (blue, green, or pure). Together, they represent the sun appearing in a clear, blue sky, thus signifying clear or fine weather.
View JLPT N3 Kanji ListHow to Write – Stroke Order
The kanji 晴 is written with 12 strokes. It starts with the 日 radical on the left, followed by the 青 component on the right. Remember to follow the standard stroke order rules: top-to-bottom, left-to-right.
Kanji Details
| Radical | 日 (ひへん) |
|---|---|
| Strokes | 12 |
| JLPT Level | N3 |
| Grade | 2 |
Readings with English Transcription
Onyomi (Chinese readings)
- セイ (Sei)
Kunyomi (Japanese readings)
- はれ (hare)
- はれる (hareru)
- はらす (harasu)
Common Words Using 晴
Onyomi Readings
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 晴天 | せいてん | clear sky; fine weather |
| 快晴 | かいせい | clear and fine weather |
| 日本晴れ | にほんばれ | perfectly clear weather |
| 晴朗 | せいろう | clear; serene (of weather or mind) |
| 晴雨 | せいう | fair or rainy weather |
| 晴曇 | せいどん | clear or cloudy weather |
| 晴光 | せいこう | clear light; bright sunshine |
| 晴発 | せいはつ | setting out on a clear day |
| 晴眼 | せいがん | discerning eye; keen eye |
| 晴耕雨読 | せいこううどく | living in quiet retirement, working in fine weather and reading in rainy weather |
Kunyomi Readings
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 晴れ | はれ | clear weather; fine weather |
| 晴れる | はれる | to clear up (weather); to be sunny; to be dispelled (feelings/doubts) |
| 晴らす | はらす | to clear away (e.g., doubts, feelings); to refresh |
| 晴れ着 | はれぎ | best clothes; Sunday best |
| 晴れ間 | はれま | a break in the clouds; a spell of fine weather |
| 晴れやか | はれやか | bright; cheerful; clear (e.g., expression) |
| 晴れ舞台 | はれぶたい | a grand stage; a big moment |
| 見晴らし | みはらし | view; prospect (especially a good one) |
| 晴れ渡る | はれわたる | to clear up completely (weather); to become perfectly clear |
| 晴れがましい | はれがましい | honorable; glorious; proud |
Example Sentences
Japanese: 今日は晴れて気持ちがいいです。
Kana: きょうははれてきもちがいいです。
Romaji: Kyō wa harete kimochi ga ii desu.
English: It’s sunny today and feels good.
Japanese: 明日は晴れの予報です。
Kana: あすははれのよほうです。
Romaji: Asu wa hare no yohō desu.
English: The forecast for tomorrow is clear weather.
Japanese: 雨が止んで空が晴れた。
Kana: あめがやんでそらがはれた。
Romaji: Ame ga yande sora ga hareta.
English: The rain stopped and the sky cleared.
Japanese: 彼の疑いが晴れた。
Kana: かれのうたがいがはれた。
Romaji: Kare no utagai ga hareta.
English: His doubts were cleared away.
Japanese: 気分を晴らすために散歩に行った。
Kana: きぶんをはらすためにさんぽにいった。
Romaji: Kibun o harasu tame ni sanpo ni itta.
English: I went for a walk to refresh my mood.
Japanese: 晴天の下、ピクニックを楽しんだ。
Kana: せいてんのもと、ピクニックをたのしんだ。
Romaji: Seiten no moto, pikunikku o tanoshinda.
English: We enjoyed a picnic under the clear sky.
Japanese: 快晴の朝、富士山が見えました。
Kana: かいせいのあさ、ふじさんがみえました。
Romaji: Kaisei no asa, Fujisan ga miemashita.
English: On a clear and fine morning, Mt. Fuji was visible.
Japanese: 彼女は晴れやかな顔で話した。
Kana: かのじょははれやかなかおではなした。
Romaji: Kanojo wa hareyakana kao de hanashita.
English: She spoke with a bright expression.
Japanese: 新しい晴れ着を着て初詣に行った。
Kana: あたらしいはれぎをきてはつもうでにおこなった。
Romaji: Atarashii haregi o kite hatsumōde ni okonatta.
English: I went to the first shrine visit of the year wearing new best clothes.
Japanese: 見晴らしの良い場所で写真を撮った。
Kana: みはらしのよいばしょでしゃしんをとった。
Romaji: Miharashi no yoi basho de shashin o totta.
English: I took pictures at a place with a good view.
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