Japanese dictionary
How to say "in the morning" in Japanese
朝あさ · asa
"In the morning" in Japanese is 朝 (asa) for early morning, or 午前中 (gozenchū) for any time before noon.
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Ways to say "in the morning" in Japanese
| Japanese | When to use it |
|---|---|
| 朝あさ · asa | In the morning (early). |
| 午前中ごぜんちゅう · gozenchū | In the morning; before noon. |
| 午前ごぜん · gozen | In the morning; a.m. |
How to use it
Deliveries and appointments often use 午前中: 午前中に届きます (It will arrive in the morning).
"A.m." is 午前 (gozen) before the time: 午前九時.
Example sentences
- 朝はコーヒーを飲みます。Asa wa kōhī o nomimasu.I drink coffee in the morning.
- 荷物は午前中に届きます。Nimotsu wa gozenchū ni todokimasu.The package will arrive in the morning.
- 明日の午前中は空いていますか。Ashita no gozenchū wa aite imasu ka.Are you free tomorrow morning?
- 会議は午前十時からです。Kaigi wa gozen jūji kara desu.The meeting starts at 10 a.m.
- 朝早く出かけます。Asa hayaku dekakemasu.I'll leave early in the morning.
- 午前中に資料を送ります。Gozenchū ni shiryō o okurimasu.I'll send the materials in the morning.
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Questions
What is the difference between 朝 and 午前中?
朝 (asa) is the early part of the morning. 午前中 (gozenchū) means any time before noon, and is common for deliveries and schedules.
How do you write a.m. in Japanese?
Put 午前 (gozen) before the time: 午前9時 is 9 a.m.
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