夕方
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Noun referring to the time of day just before dinner, typically from late afternoon to early evening. Used in expressions like 『夕方に』 (yūgata ni, 'in the evening').
Theme
At a café, User meets their friend Aya to discuss plans for the upcoming weekend.
夕方
ゆうがた
late afternoon / evening
Time & DatesCalendar Terms
Memory Hook
Imagine the sun setting in the late afternoon, casting a 'yū' (夕) glow. Think: 'You go' home for dinner in the 夕方 (yūgata, 'late afternoon'). 'You go' → 夕方.
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『夕方』 (yūgata, 'late afternoon') is often associated with the time when people finish work or school and head home, typically around 5–7 PM. It's a common time for family gatherings and preparing dinner.
Forms
Base: 夕方Noun referring to the time of day just before dinner, typically from late afternoon to early evening. Used in expressions like 『夕方に』 (yūgata ni, 'in the evening').