晴れた
hareta
In Japanese, the word for "sunny" is 晴れた (hareta).
The term is used as an adjective to describe the weather or a specific day. While 晴れた functions as an adjective, the noun 晴れ (hare) is the most common and straightforward way to name the state of being sunny or having clear skies. To specifically say "a sunny day" as a noun phrase, you can combine the noun with the word for day to form 晴れの日 (hare no hi).
Meaning: weather, day (adj)
Which one should you use?
The forms differ primarily by their grammatical function and level of formality. Use the adjective 晴れた (hareta) to describe a specific day or period. Use the noun 晴れ (hare) to describe the state of sunny weather.
How does it change in a sentence?
The different forms of the word function differently in a sentence. The adjective 晴れた is used for description, while the noun 晴れ refers to the state of the weather.
How do you pronounce it?
hareta
Did you know?
- The phrase 晴れ舞台 (harebutai) refers to a 'big stage' or a long-awaited opportunity to show one's skills. It literally translates to 'sunny stage', evoking the image of a bright spotlight.
- In Japanese culture, the word 晴れ (hare) can also refer to 'formal' or 'ceremonial' occasions, such as weddings or festivals. This creates a beautiful linguistic link between bright, sunny weather and the 'brightness' of a special celebration.
- While 晴れた (hareta) describes the state of the sky, the expression 晴れやか (hareyaka) is used to describe a person's bright or cheerful facial expression.
Examples in context
- 暖かくて晴れた日はピクニックにもってこいだよ。A warm, sunny day is ideal for a picnic.This sentence shows how to use 晴れた to describe a day that is ideal for an activity.Tatoeba #10944584 by bunbuku, translation #276791 by CM
- 今日は晴れますよ！Today will be sunny!
- 晴れた日は、洗濯物がすぐに乾きますね。On sunny days, laundry dries quickly.
- 晴れた空がとても綺麗ですね。Hareta sora ga totemo kirei desu ne.The sunny sky is very beautiful, isn't it?
Example conversation
Yui and Ren are talking about their weekend plans.
- 結衣 Yui明日は晴れた日になるといいな。Ashita wa hareta hi ni naru to ii na.I hope tomorrow will be a sunny day.
- 蓮 Renきっといい天気になるよ。Kitto ii tenki ni naru yo.I'm sure the weather will be great.
- 結衣 Yui晴れたら一緒に散歩しよう。Haretara issho ni sanpo shiyō.If it's sunny, let's go for a walk together.
- 蓮 Renうん、そうしよう。Un, sō shiyō.Yeah, let's do that.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “sunny” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
