Translation of Japanese word "午前" to English
午前
ごぜん
[gozen]
IPA: /ɡo̞zeɴ/
Meaning
NounThe early part of the day, especially from midnight to noon.
How to use
午前 (gozen) — 'morning / AM'. 午前9時 — 9 AM. 午後 (gogo) — afternoon / PM. Fundamental vocabulary item used across formal and informal Japanese speech and writing.
🇬🇧 English
morning / AM
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 午前
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): ごぜん
Romaji Transcription: gozen
Example Sentences
私は午前に学校へ行きます。
わたしは ごぜんに がっこうへ いきます。
I go to school in the morning.
午前中に学校へ行きます。
ごぜんちゅうに がっこうへ いきます。
I go to school in the morning.
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Common phrases
- 午前中の仕事— morning job
- 午前１０時— 10 AM
- 午前と午後— morning and afternoon
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Frequency rank: #527 in Japanese
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "午前" mean?▼
The Japanese word "午前" means "morning / AM" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "午前"?▼
The word "午前" is read as "ごぜん" (gozen). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "私は午前に学校へ行きます。".
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