This is the 8695th most frequent Japanese word.
旭日
Rising sun.
This sentence uses '旭日' to poetically describe the sun as it rises in the morning, emphasizing its brilliance and ascent from the east.
旭日は東から昇る。
The rising sun ascends from the east.
The term '旭日' here refers to the sun depicted symbolically on a flag design, representing its iconic rays and cultural significance.
その旗には旭日の模様が描かれている。
That flag features the design of a rising sun.
In this usage, '旭日' is part of a proper noun, '旭日勲章,' representing an esteemed Japanese award named after the rising sun.