夕方
夕方 (yuugata) refers to the period of time when the sun begins to set, typically between late afternoon and early evening. It describes the transition from daytime to night, usually spanning from around 4 PM until it gets dark.
Exemples
3 sur 5夕方に買い物に行きます。
I will go shopping in the evening.
夕方のニュースをお伝えします。
We will now present the evening news.
夕方、ひま?
Are you free this evening?
Famille de mots
Astuce mémo
The first kanji 夕 looks like a tilted crescent moon appearing as the sun fades. Think 'Yuu' sounds like 'You' seeing the sun go down.
Quiz rapide
____に公園へ行きましょう。
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : 夕方
Exemples
夕方に買い物に行きます。
everydayI will go shopping in the evening.
夕方のニュースをお伝えします。
formalWe will now present the evening news.
夕方、ひま?
informalAre you free this evening?
夕方の光は波長が長く、オレンジ色に見えます。
academicEvening light has longer wavelengths and appears orange.
夕方の会議に出席してください。
businessPlease attend the evening meeting.
Famille de mots
Collocations courantes
Phrases Courantes
夕方ごろ
around evening
夕方のニュース
evening news
夕方近く
near evening
Souvent confondu avec
夕方 refers specifically to the time around sunset, while 晩 (ban) refers to the time after it is dark.
午後 (gogo) means 'afternoon' in general (any time after 12 PM), whereas 夕方 is specifically the late afternoon/sunset period.
Notes d'usage
夕方 is a very common, neutral word used in both writing and speech. It implies that the sun is setting or has just set, but it is not yet late at night.
Erreurs courantes
Learners sometimes use 夕方 to mean 'night' (yoru). Avoid using it for times like 10 PM; it is strictly for the sunset window.
Astuce mémo
The first kanji 夕 looks like a tilted crescent moon appearing as the sun fades. Think 'Yuu' sounds like 'You' seeing the sun go down.
Origine du mot
A combination of 夕 (yuu - evening/sunset) and 方 (kata/gata - direction or period of time).
Modèles grammaticaux
Contexte culturel
In Japan, many municipalities play a melodic chime (like 'Yuyake Koyake') over public speakers at 'yuugata' to signal to children that it is time to return home.
Quiz rapide
____に公園へ行きましょう。
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : 夕方
Vocabulaire associé
Mots lis
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保護
A1The act of keeping someone or something safe from harm, damage, or loss by providing care or creating boundaries. It is a versatile term in Japanese used for social welfare, environmental conservation, and digital security.
革命
A1A fundamental and sudden change in political power or social structure, often involving a shift in governance. It also refers to a major, transformative shift in technology, thought, or a specific field that completely alters how things are done.
拡大
A1The act of making something larger in size, scale, or scope. It is frequently used for physical enlargement (like a photo) or abstract growth (like a business or a problem).
販売
A1The act of selling goods or services to customers, typically within a commercial or professional context. It refers to the business process of making items available for purchase.
取引
A1A transaction or business deal involving the exchange of money, goods, or services. It refers to the process of doing business with another party or making a trade.
貯金
A1The act of saving money or the amount of money saved, typically in a bank or a piggy bank. It refers to setting aside funds for future use rather than spending them immediately.
借金
A1A sum of money that is borrowed from a person or an institution and is expected to be paid back. It refers to the state of owing money or the specific amount of debt accumulated.
利益
A1Refers to the financial profit a company or individual makes after deducting expenses. It also describes a general benefit, advantage, or gain that someone receives from a situation or action.
損失
A1A formal noun referring to the loss of something valuable, such as money, property, or time. It is commonly used in business or serious contexts to describe a reduction in value or a disadvantageous outcome.
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