Translation of Japanese word "深夜" to English
深夜
しんや
[shinya]
IPA: /ɕiɴja/
Meaning
NounThe middle of the night: the sixth temporal hour, equidistant between sunset and sunrise.
How to use
深夜 (shinya) — 'midnight / late night / dead of night'. 深夜番組 — late-night show. 深夜便 (shinyabin) — red-eye flight / late-night service.
🇬🇧 English
midnight / late night
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 深夜
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): しんや
Romaji Transcription: shinya
Example Sentences
深夜に映画を見ました。
しんや に えいが を みました。
I watched a movie late at night.
深夜にコンサートに行きます。
しんや に こんさーと に いきます。
I'm going to a concert late at night.
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Common phrases
- 深夜の番組— late-night program
- 深夜に電話する— call at late night
- 深夜アニメ— late-night anime
Frequency rank: #530 in Japanese
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "深夜" mean?▼
The Japanese word "深夜" means "midnight / late night" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "深夜"?▼
The word "深夜" is read as "しんや" (shinya). 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 midnight or late night in a day.".
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