evening in Japanese
evening in Japanese is 夕方, 晩, 夜 — evening means the part of the day between afternoon and night.
evening in Japanese
夕方
Pronounced: yuugata
The time of the day between the approximate time of midwinter dusk and midnight (compare afternoon); the period after the end of regular office working hours.
晩
Pronounced: ban
The time of the day between the approximate time of midwinter dusk and midnight (compare afternoon); the period after the end of regular office working hours.
夜
Pronounced: yoru
The time of the day between the approximate time of midwinter dusk and midnight (compare afternoon); the period after the end of regular office working hours.
日暮れ
Pronounced: higure
(figuratively) A concluding time period; a point in time near the end of something; the beginning of the end of something.
晩年
Pronounced: bannen
(figuratively) A concluding time period; a point in time near the end of something; the beginning of the end of something.
What does "evening" mean?
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noun The part of the day between afternoon and night.
"It was a quiet evening, so we sat on the porch and talked."
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noun A social gathering held in the evening.
"The school is holding a quiz evening to raise money for new books."
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evening in a sentence
- It was a quiet evening, so we sat on the porch and talked.
- We usually eat dinner in the evening.
- The school is holding a quiz evening to raise money for new books.
- Our neighbours organised a games evening for everyone on the street.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "evening" in Japanese?
"evening" in Japanese is 夕方, 晩, 夜. evening means: The part of the day between afternoon and night.
How do you pronounce 夕方?
"evening" in Japanese is 夕方, pronounced "yuugata".
How do you use "evening" in a sentence?
Example: "It was a quiet evening, so we sat on the porch and talked." In Japanese, "evening" is 夕方, 晩, 夜.
Are there other ways to say "evening" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 5 translations listed for "evening": 夕方, 晩, 夜, 日暮れ, 晩年.
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