晴

JLPT N3

clear, sunny

Readings

On’yomi: セイ, ハレ (sei, hare)

Kun’yomi: は(れる), は(らす) (ha(reru), hara(su))

• は(れる) – to clear up (weather, mood) • は(らす) – to clear away, to dispel

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Vocabulary

晴れる

はれる

clear up

晴天

せいてん

fine weather

快晴

かいせい

clear sky

晴れ

はれ

sunshine

晴間

はれま

sunny interval

Example Sentences

天気が晴れます。

てんきがはれます。

The weather clears.

晴天です。

せいてんです。

It is fine weather.

快晴です。

かいせいです。

It is a clear sky.

晴れです。

はれです。

It is sunny.

晴間があります。

はれまがあります。

There is a sunny interval.

Cultural Note

🎎 In Japanese culture, 晴れ (hare) doesn’t only mean sunny weather — it also refers to festive or ceremonial occasions, such as weddings or coming-of-age ceremonies. It’s contrasted with け (ke), meaning ordinary everyday life.
So a “晴れの日 (hare no hi)” is a day to celebrate and dress beautifully.