夜
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Base noun form. Refers to the time period from evening to early morning. Can be used alone or in compounds like 『夜中』 (yonaka, 'midnight').
Theme
Two friends, Ken and User, are chatting after a long day at work, discussing their plans for the evening.
夜
よる
evening, night
Time & DatesSeasons & Periods
Memory Hook
Imagine a 'ya' (や ya sounds like 'ya') who stays up late at night, saying, 'Ya, it's night time!' 'Ya' → 夜 (yoru, 'evening, night').
Cultural Note
In Japan, nightlife is vibrant in cities like Tokyo and Osaka, with many 『居酒屋』 (izakaya, 'Japanese pubs') and 『カラオケ』 (karaoke, 'karaoke') spots open late. People often greet with 『こんばんは』 (konbanwa, 'good evening') after sunset.
Forms
Base: 夜Base noun form. Refers to the time period from evening to early morning. Can be used alone or in compounds like 『夜中』 (yonaka, 'midnight').