昜
ヨウ

open, sun

JLPT0 G13 S0 F5000

The relevant oracle bone form of this character is 日 sun/day + a T-shaped form suggesting "rise straight" → sun rising high → *rise* → *open (out)* (← raise in opening out). A bronzeware inscription form adds 彡 pattern to emphasize the sun's bright rays. Distinguish 昜 from 易.

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