昼
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Base noun form. Refers to the period around midday or the daytime in general. Can be used in time expressions like 『昼の12時』 (hiru no juuniji, '12:00 noon').
Theme
Two friends, Ken and User, are planning a weekend hiking trip and discussing the best time to start their journey.
昼
ひる
noon / daytime
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Memory Hook
Think of 'noon' as the 'high' point of the day when the sun is directly overhead. 『昼』 (hiru, 'noon') sounds like 'here' — it's the time when you're here in the middle of the day.
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『昼』 (hiru, 'noon') is often associated with lunchtime, called 『昼ご飯』 (hirugohan, 'lunch'). Many businesses and schools have a break around noon, and it's a common time for social meals.
Forms
Base: 昼Base noun form. Refers to the period around midday or the daytime in general. Can be used in time expressions like 『昼の12時』 (hiru no juuniji, '12:00 noon').