午 means noon
The sun stands directly over the upright stroke, so there's no shadow: noon.
On'yomi
- ゴgo
Kun'yomi
- うまuma
Stroke order
Common words
- 午後ごごafternoon; p.m.
- 午前ごぜんmorning; a.m.
- 正午しょうごnoon; midday
- 午うまthe Horse (seventh sign of the Chinese zodiac)
Through history
Oracle bone
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