夕方
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 夕方
1
early evening (usu. from 3pm to 6pm); dusk
Examples
ひょっとすると夕方前に雨になるかもしれない。
It might rain before evening.
Kanji in this Word
夕
3 strokes
Frequency: 924
JLPT N3
Grade 1
Meanings
evening
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
セキ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ゆう
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
ゆ
方
4 strokes
Frequency: 46
JLPT N3
Grade 2
Meanings
direction
person
alternative
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ホウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
かた
-かた
-がた
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
から
な
なた
ふさ
まさ
みち
も
わ
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