日の丸
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Noun referring specifically to the Japanese national flag with a red circle on a white background. Literally means 'circle of the sun'.
Theme
At a cultural festival, User and their friend Aiko talk about Japanese symbols while watching a flag-raising ceremony.
日の丸
ひのまる
the Japanese flag
Culture & SocietyTraditions & Customs
Memory Hook
Picture the sun (日 hi) as a big red circle (丸 maru) on the Japanese flag. 'Hi-no-maru' → 日の丸 (hinomaru, 'the Japanese flag').
Cultural Note
『日の丸』 (hinomaru, 'the Japanese flag') is a national symbol representing the sun. It's commonly seen at public events, schools, and during national holidays like 『建国記念の日』 (kenkoku kinen no hi, 'National Foundation Day').
Forms
Base: 日の丸Noun referring specifically to the Japanese national flag with a red circle on a white background. Literally means 'circle of the sun'.