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midnight

/ˈmɪdˌnaɪt/

Midnight is twelve o'clock at night, marking the transition from one day to the next. It is the point in time when the night is at its middle and a new date officially begins.

例文

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1

I usually go to sleep before midnight so I can wake up early.

I usually go to sleep before midnight so I can wake up early.

2

The new law will come into effect at midnight on January 1st.

The new law will come into effect at midnight on January 1st.

3

We were still dancing at midnight!

We were still dancing at midnight!

語族

名詞
midnight
形容詞
midnight
関連
night
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覚え方のコツ

Remember that 'mid' means middle and 'night' means night. It is simply the middle of the night.

クイックテスト

The fireworks started exactly ___ midnight.

正解!

正解は: at

例文

1

I usually go to sleep before midnight so I can wake up early.

everyday

I usually go to sleep before midnight so I can wake up early.

2

The new law will come into effect at midnight on January 1st.

formal

The new law will come into effect at midnight on January 1st.

3

We were still dancing at midnight!

informal

We were still dancing at midnight!

4

The astronomical observation was recorded precisely at midnight.

academic

The astronomical observation was recorded precisely at midnight.

5

Please ensure the report is submitted by midnight today.

business

Please ensure the report is submitted by midnight today.

語族

名詞
midnight
形容詞
midnight
関連
night

よく使う組み合わせ

at midnight at midnight
midnight snack midnight snack
past midnight past midnight
around midnight around midnight
before midnight before midnight

よく使うフレーズ

burn the midnight oil

to work late into the night

midnight blue

a very dark shade of blue

stroke of midnight

exactly at 12:00 AM

よく混同される語

midnight vs noon

Midnight is 12:00 at night, whereas noon is 12:00 during the day.

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使い方のコツ

The word 'midnight' is almost always used with the preposition 'at'. It functions as both a point in time and an adjective.

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よくある間違い

Many learners say 'in the midnight' or 'on midnight', but the correct English phrase is always 'at midnight'.

💡

覚え方のコツ

Remember that 'mid' means middle and 'night' means night. It is simply the middle of the night.

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語源

Derived from the Old English 'midniht', combining 'mid' (middle) and 'niht' (night).

文法パターン

Used with the preposition 'at' Functions as an uncountable noun in most contexts Can be used as an attributive adjective (e.g., midnight sun)
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文化的な背景

In many Western stories like Cinderella, midnight is a magical time when spells break or supernatural events occur.

クイックテスト

The fireworks started exactly ___ midnight.

正解!

正解は: at

関連フレーズ

Timeの関連語

lifetime

A1

A lifetime is the entire period of time that a person is alive. It can also refer to the length of time that an object, like a machine, works correctly.

Monday

A1

Monday is the day of the week between Sunday and Tuesday. In many parts of the world, it is regarded as the first day of the working and school week.

Tuesday

A1

Tuesday is the third day of the week, positioned between Monday and Wednesday. In most Western cultures and business environments, it is regarded as the second day of the standard work week.

Thursday

A1

Thursday is the day of the week that comes after Wednesday and before Friday. It is typically considered the fourth day of the working week in most Western countries.

Saturday

A1

Saturday is the day of the week that follows Friday and comes before Sunday. It is widely considered the first day of the weekend and is typically a day for rest or leisure in many cultures.

Sunday

A1

Sunday is the seventh day of the week, positioned between Saturday and Monday. In many parts of the world, it is considered the final day of the weekend and is typically a day for rest or religious activities.

weekend

A1

The weekend is the period of time at the end of the week, typically including Saturday and Sunday. It is generally a time when people do not work or attend school and use the time for rest or leisure.

yesterday

A1

Yesterday refers to the day immediately before today. It is used to describe events, actions, or states that occurred in the very recent past, specifically one day ago.

day after tomorrow

A1

The day that comes after the one that follows today. It refers to a point in time two days into the future from the current day.

day before yesterday

A1

The day that occurred immediately before yesterday, referring to two days ago from today. It is used to pinpoint a specific time in the recent past in relation to the current day.

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