Translation of Japanese word "午後" to English
午後
ごご
[gogo]
IPA: /ɡoɡo/
Meaning
NounThe part of the day from noon or lunchtime until sunset, evening, or suppertime or 6pm.
How to use
午後 (gogo) — 'afternoon / PM'. 午後2時 — 2 PM. 午前 (gozen) — AM / morning. 午後から — from the afternoon.
🇬🇧 English
afternoon / PM
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 午後
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): ごご
Romaji Transcription: gogo
Example Sentences
午後から仕事を始めます。
ごご から しごと を はじめます。
I start work in the afternoon.
午後は休みです。
ごご は やすみです。
The afternoon is a holiday.
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Common phrases
- 午後 / 午前— PM / AM
Frequency rank: #107 in Japanese
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What does the Japanese word "午後" mean?▼
The Japanese word "午後" means "afternoon / PM" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "午後"?▼
The word "午後" is read as "ごご" (gogo). 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: "Refers to the afternoon.".
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