昼
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 昼
1
noon; midday
Examples
ケンは昼まで家にいるでしょう。
Ken will be at home until noon.
2
昼／晝 only; Adverb (fukushi)
daytime
Examples
私は昼も夜も彼女のことを考えている。
I think of her day and night.
3
昼／晝 only
lunch
Examples
昼はホットドッグを食べたんだ。
I ate a hot dog for lunch.
Kanji in this Word
昼
9 strokes
Frequency: 1115
JLPT N3
Grade 2
Meanings
daytime
noon
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
チュウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ひる
午
4 strokes
Frequency: 154
JLPT N4
Grade 2
Meanings
noon
sign of the horse
11AM-1PM
seventh sign of Chinese zodiac
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ゴ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
うま
晝
11 strokes
Grade 10
Meanings
daytime
daylight
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
チュウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ひる
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