夜 / Japanese Kanji Meanings & Readings

What does 夜 mean?

Night. The time between sunset and sunrise. The dark period when the sun is setting. A metaphor for something quiet and serene.

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How to read 夜?

Kunyomi... よ/yo,よる/yoru

Onyomi... ヤ/ya

jinmeikun... yasu,

* There are two typical ways of reading kanji, kun-yomi and on-yomi. In addition, there is a reading system called "jinmei kun" which is used only for names.

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夜 / related names

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Name:
soya
Katakana:
ソウヤ

Kanji:
蒼夜
Meaning:
  • Blue color. Blue color of grass. The grass and trees grow thick. To become old. To be in a panic. To be pale and lifeless.
  • Night. The time between sunset and sunrise. The dark period when the sun is setting. A metaphor for something quiet and serene.
Name:
mayo
Katakana:
マヨ

Kanji:
真夜
Meaning:
  • True. Truth, not falsehood. Nature as it is. True form. Innate.
  • Night. The time between sunset and sunrise. The dark period when the sun is setting. A metaphor for something quiet and serene.
Name:
yasuyuki
Katakana:
ヤスユキ

Kanji:
夜雪
Meaning:
  • Night. The time between sunset and sunrise. The dark period when the sun is setting. A metaphor for something quiet and serene.
  • Snow. A metaphor for something as white as snow. To cleanse.
Name:
teruyo
Katakana:
テルヨ

Kanji:
輝夜
Meaning:
  • Shining. Glittering. Brilliant. Splendid.
  • Night. The time between sunset and sunrise. The dark period when the sun is setting. A metaphor for something quiet and serene.
Name:
sayaka
Katakana:
サヤカ

Kanji:
小夜花
Meaning:
  • Small. Little. Small in number or quantity. Trivial. Insignificant. Unimportant. Young person. Underestimate the ability. To treat lightly. A word used to humble oneself.
  • Night. The time between sunset and sunrise. The dark period when the sun is setting. A metaphor for something quiet and serene.
  • Flowers. Something shaped like a flower. A metaphor for something as beautiful or gorgeous as a flower. Honor. To be excellent.
Name:
kyoya
Katakana:
キョウヤ

Kanji:
鏡夜
Meaning:
  • Mirror. Example. A model. An instrument using a lens.
  • Night. The time between sunset and sunrise. The dark period when the sun is setting. A metaphor for something quiet and serene.
Name:
yorumi
Katakana:
ヨルミ

Kanji:
夜美
Meaning:
  • Night. The time between sunset and sunrise. The dark period when the sun is setting. A metaphor for something quiet and serene.
  • Beautiful. Excellent. Splendid. Delicious.
Name:
miya
Katakana:
ミヤ

Kanji:
美夜
Meaning:
  • Beautiful. Excellent. Splendid. Delicious.
  • Night. The time between sunset and sunrise. The dark period when the sun is setting. A metaphor for something quiet and serene.
Name:
yahiro
Katakana:
ヤヒロ

Kanji:
夜紘
Meaning:
  • Night. The time between sunset and sunrise. The dark period when the sun is setting. A metaphor for something quiet and serene.
  • Crown String
Name:
yona
Katakana:
ヨンア

Kanji:
夜愛
Meaning:
  • Night. The time between sunset and sunrise. The dark period when the sun is setting. A metaphor for something quiet and serene.
  • Love. to love.To care for and cherish. To be attracted to. To be attached to a particular person.Not wanting to give up something important. To regret.
Name:
natsuya
Katakana:
ナツヤ

Kanji:
夏月夜
Meaning:
  • Summer. It is one of the four seasons. Big. Prosperous. The name of a dynasty or country in China. China's own name.
  • Moon. A satellite of the Earth. One of the celestial bodies visible in the sky. One month. A Monday.
  • Night. The time between sunset and sunrise. The dark period when the sun is setting. A metaphor for something quiet and serene.
Name:
miya
Katakana:
ミヤ

Kanji:
心夜
Meaning:
  • Mind. Spirit. Feelings. Thoughts. Heart. Chest. Center. The center of things. Important things. The point.
  • Night. The time between sunset and sunrise. The dark period when the sun is setting. A metaphor for something quiet and serene.
Name:
toya
Katakana:
トウヤ

Kanji:
刀夜
Meaning:
  • Sword. A long, thin, single-edged weapon. A long sword against a small sword. A small sword against a long sword. A scalpel used in dissection and surgery.
  • Night. The time between sunset and sunrise. The dark period when the sun is setting. A metaphor for something quiet and serene.
Name:
toya
Katakana:
トウヤ

Kanji:
冬夜
Meaning:
  • Winter. One of the four seasons. Refers to the period from December to around February.
  • Night. The time between sunset and sunrise. The dark period when the sun is setting. A metaphor for something quiet and serene.
Name:
saya
Katakana:
サヤ

Kanji:
沙夜
Meaning:
  • Sand. Sandy beach. Waterfront. Desert. The place where the sand meets the water. To wash with water and select the good ones.
  • Night. The time between sunset and sunrise. The dark period when the sun is setting. A metaphor for something quiet and serene.
Name:
shiya
Katakana:
シヤ

Kanji:
紫夜
Meaning:
  • Purple. Name of the color. The color of blue and red mixed together.
  • Night. The time between sunset and sunrise. The dark period when the sun is setting. A metaphor for something quiet and serene.
Name:
yozuru
Katakana:
ヨヅル

Kanji:
夜鶴
Meaning:
  • Night. The time between sunset and sunrise. The dark period when the sun is setting. A metaphor for something quiet and serene.
  • Crane. A metaphor for long necks, whiteness, and longevity. Cranes are regarded as good luck charms because of their beauty, longevity, good marriage, and the fact that their cries can reach far away.
Name:
yasuhiro
Katakana:
ヤスヒロ

Kanji:
夜蒼
Meaning:
  • Night. The time between sunset and sunrise. The dark period when the sun is setting. A metaphor for something quiet and serene.
  • Blue color. Blue color of grass. The grass and trees grow thick. To become old. To be in a panic. To be pale and lifeless.
Name:
akeyo
Katakana:
アケヨ

Kanji:
明夜
Meaning:
  • Bright. The state of being illuminated by light and seeing clearly. A hopeful and positive attitude. A detailed understanding of things. To be clear. To distinguish. Smart. Wise. Light. To light up.
  • Night. The time between sunset and sunrise. The dark period when the sun is setting. A metaphor for something quiet and serene.
Name:
yaeka
Katakana:
ヤエカ

Kanji:
夜絵華
Meaning:
  • Night. The time between sunset and sunrise. The dark period when the sun is setting. A metaphor for something quiet and serene.
  • Drawing. Painting.
  • Flower. Gorgeous. Beautiful. Eye-catching. Excellent and beautiful. White powder. Chinese self-designation.

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