WORD DETAIL
陽当たり
ひあたり
Examples
Included kanji
Study notes
1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning
- Structure:
陽当たりis read asひあたりand is a noun for how much sunlight a place receives, used in patterns such as陽当たりがよいand陽当たりを考える. - Basic usage: It evaluates a room’s exposure or helps determine a suitable location for a plant.
2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions
- Evaluation pattern
- Use
がplus an adjective in陽当たりがよいto assess the light conditions.
- Use
- Meaning range
- It refers to a place’s access to sunlight rather than a single ray or moment of sunshine.

