Translation of Japanese word "夕方" to English
夕方
ゆうがた
[yuugata]
IPA: /jɯːɡata/
Meaning
NounThe time of day between afternoon and night.
How to use
夕方 (yuugata) — 'evening (late afternoon) / dusk'. 夕方に帰る — return in the evening. 夕暮れ (yuugure) — twilight.
🇬🇧 English
evening (early)
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 夕方
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): ゆうがた
Romaji Transcription: yuugata
Example Sentences
夕方に散歩に行きます。
ゆうがた に さんぽ に いきます。
I'm going for a walk in the evening.
夕方の空は美しいです。
ゆうがた の そら は うつくしい です。
The evening sky is beautiful.
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Common phrases
- 夕方のニュース— evening news
- 夕方の散歩— evening walk
- 夕方の空— evening sky
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Frequency rank: #529 in Japanese
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "夕方" mean?▼
The Japanese word "夕方" means "evening (early)" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "夕方"?▼
The word "夕方" is read as "ゆうがた" (yuugata). 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: "The time of early evening in a day.".
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