正午
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Noun meaning noon, exactly 12:00 PM. Used to indicate the middle of the day in time expressions. Example: 『正午に会いましょう』 (shougo ni aimashou, 'Let's meet at noon').
Theme
User is making plans with their friend Aya for a weekend picnic. They are deciding on the meeting time.
正午
しょうご
noon / mid-day
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Memory Hook
Think of 'noon' as the exact middle of the day. 『正午』 (shougo) sounds like 'show go' — the sun shows it's time to go at noon!
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『正午』 (shougo) is used in formal contexts like schedules or announcements to specify noon precisely. It's common in train timetables and business meetings.
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Base: 正午Noun meaning noon, exactly 12:00 PM. Used to indicate the middle of the day in time expressions. Example: 『正午に会いましょう』 (shougo ni aimashou, 'Let's meet at noon').