Translation of Japanese word "朝" to English
朝
あさ
[asa]
IPA: /ɕaːma/
Meaning
NounThe early part of the day, especially from midnight to noon.
How to use
朝 (asa) — 'morning'. 朝ごはん (asagohan) — breakfast. 毎朝 (maiasa) — every morning. 朝早く (asa hayaku) — early in the morning.
🇬🇧 English
morning
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 朝
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): あさ
Romaji Transcription: asa
Example Sentences
朝は早く起きます。
あさははやくおきます。
We wake up early in the morning.
朝食はパンと果物です。
あさじははんとくだものです。
Breakfast is bread and fruit.
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Common phrases
- 朝ごはん— breakfast
- 毎朝— every morning
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Frequency rank: #105 in Japanese
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What does the Japanese word "朝" mean?▼
The Japanese word "朝" means "morning" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "朝"?▼
The word "朝" is read as "あさ" (asa). 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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