Japan Flag Coloring Page: Learn the “Hinomaru”
Explore Japanese culture with this free printable coloring page of the Japanese flag. Known in Japan as the “Hinomaru” (日の丸), which translates to “Circle of the Sun,” this iconic design features a red circle on a white background, symbolizing the rising sun.
Learn Japanese While You Color
This coloring sheet is designed not just for fun, but also for learning basic Japanese. It includes the following text elements:
- Kanji (日本): These characters mean “Japan.” The first character (日) means “Sun” or “Day,” and the second (本) means “Origin” or “Root.” Together, they mean “The Land of the Rising Sun.”
- Hiragana (にほん): The small characters above the Kanji show the pronunciation, read as “Ni-hon.”
- English: The word “Japan” is included in a clear font for easy reading.
This simple design is perfect for children, language beginners, or cultural lesson plans. The red circle represents vitality, and the white background represents purity and honesty.