The morning sun; the sun as it rises (sunrise). Also used as a name (e.g., Asahi).
海から昇る朝日がとてもきれいだった。
The morning sun rising from the sea was very beautiful.
新聞の名前『朝日』は日本でよく知られている。
The newspaper named 'Asahi' is well known in Japan.
朝日が窓を赤く染めた。
The morning sun dyed the window red.