Japanese dictionary
How to say "morning" in Japanese
朝あさ · asa
"Morning" in Japanese is 朝 (asa). "This morning" is 今朝 (kesa), and "Good morning" is おはようございます.
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Ways to say "morning" in Japanese
| Japanese | When to use it |
|---|---|
| 朝あさ · asa | Morning. |
| 午前ごぜん · gozen | Morning; a.m. |
| 今朝けさ · kesa | This morning. |
| おはようございますおはようございます · ohayō gozaimasu | Good morning. |
How to use it
"Every morning" is 毎朝 (maiasa).
For times, use 午前 (gozen): 午前九時 (9 a.m.).
Example sentences
- 今朝、メールを送りました。Kesa, mēru o okurimashita.I sent the email this morning.
- 毎朝六時に起きます。Maiasa rokuji ni okimasu.I get up at six every morning.
- 明日の朝、電話します。Ashita no asa, denwa shimasu.I'll call you tomorrow morning.
- 午前中は会議です。Gozenchū wa kaigi desu.I'm in meetings in the morning.
- 朝の電車は混んでいます。Asa no densha wa konde imasu.Morning trains are crowded.
- おはようございます。今日もよろしくお願いします。Ohayō gozaimasu. Kyō mo yoroshiku onegai shimasu.Good morning. Let's have a good day.
Kanji in this word
Questions
Why is 今朝 read kesa?
今朝 (kesa, this morning) is a special reading. Learn it as a whole word.
What does 朝活 mean?
朝活 (asakatsu) is doing activities in the early morning before work, like studying or exercise.
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