深夜
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Base noun form. Refers to the late hours of the night, often used in contexts like 『深夜番組』 (shinya bangumi, 'late-night program') or 『深夜営業』 (shinya eigyou, 'late-night business').
Theme
At a late-night café, User meets their friend Mika and discusses nighttime routines.
深夜
しんや
late at night
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Memory Hook
Imagine a 'shin-yah' (深夜 shinya) owl hooting late at night — 'shin' sounds like 'sheen' of moonlight, and 'ya' like 'yawn' when you're sleepy. 'Sheen-yawn' → 深夜 (shinya, 'late at night').
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『深夜』 (shinya, 'late at night') is often used for late-night TV shows, convenience store hours, or quiet hours in residential areas. It typically refers to the period from around 11 PM to early morning.
Forms
Base: 深夜Base noun form. Refers to the late hours of the night, often used in contexts like 『深夜番組』 (shinya bangumi, 'late-night program') or 『深夜営業』 (shinya eigyou, 'late-night business').