What do the colors on the flag of Japan mean?

Answer 1

The Nisshōki is white with a red disc in the center. The white background represents the morning sky. It is also supposed to represent honesty and purity. The red disc represents the rising sun.

The red circle in the middle stands for the sun; Japan itself is 'the land of the rising sun'.

Answer 2

In their own language the country is called Nipon - in English that means "The Origin of the Sun" but is often translated as "The Land of the Rising Sun". The RED circle in the center of the flag represents the sun, with the sun itself representing sincerity, brightness, warmth; ancient meanings for the sun on flags also have association with hardiness, bravery, strength and valor.

The WHITE field stands for purity and honesty.

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Answer 3

the red circle in the middle is to represt the sun. the white represents peace and harmony!

Answer 4

The red disk in the center represents the sun. They Call their land 'nippon' meaning'the land of the rising sun'

Answer 5

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The red dot on the flag means the sun.
The white background means purity and honesty

Answer 6

The Japanese Flag symbolizes the rising sun -- it is a large red circle centered on a white flag.

Answer 7

They represent the sun rising towards them

Answer 8

the red colour in the Japanese flag represents the sun.

Answer 9

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