日中
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Noun meaning 'daytime' or 'broad daylight.' Used to describe the period from morning to evening when it is light outside. Example: 『日中に仕事をする』 (nitchuu ni shigoto o suru, 'to work during the daytime').
Theme
Two friends, Ken and User, are planning a weekend hike in the mountains. They discuss the best time to start to avoid the heat.
日中
にっちゅう
daytime, broad daylight
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Memory Hook
Imagine the sun shining brightly during the day — it's 'daytime' or 'broad daylight.' Think of 'Nichi' (日, 'sun / Day') and 'Chuu' (中, 'middle') combining to mean 'in the middle of the day' → 日中 (nitchuu, 'daytime').
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『日中』 (nitchuu) is often used in weather forecasts or daily conversations to refer to the daytime hours, such as 『日中は晴れです』 (nitchuu wa hare desu, 'It will be sunny during the daytime'). It emphasizes the period when the sun is up.
Forms
Base: 日中Noun meaning 'daytime' or 'broad daylight.' Used to describe the period from morning to evening when it is light outside. Example: 『日中に仕事をする』 (nitchuu ni shigoto o suru, 'to work during the daytime').