Learning how to talk about time in Japanese is essential if you want to describe your day or ask others about theirs. Today, let’s look at the four main times of day in Japanese and how to use them in simple, everyday questions. We’ll also add some fun memory hints to help you remember the vocabulary more easily!
Vocabulary: Times of Day
| Time of Day | Japanese | Romaji | Vietnamese |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morning | 朝(あさ) | asa | Buổi sáng |
| Noon | 昼（ひる） | hiru | Buổi trưa |
| Evening | 夕方(ようがた) | yuugata | Buổi chiều |
| Night | 夜(よる) | yoru | Buổi tối / Ban đêm |
Example Questions: How to Use Time in Conversation
These basic questions help you talk about your daily schedule. Try using them in a conversation or self-practice!
🌅 Morning (朝 – Asa)
- What time do you wake up in the morning?
👉 朝、何時に起きますか？
👉 Asa, nanji ni okimasu ka?
☀️ Noon (昼 – Hiru)
- What time do you eat lunch?
👉 昼ごはんは何時に食べますか？
👉 Hirugohan wa nanji ni tabemasu ka? - What do you usually do at noon?
👉 昼に何をしますか？
👉 Hiru ni nani o shimasu ka?
🌇 Evening (夕方 – Yuugata)
- Do you go for a walk in the evening?
👉 夕方にさんぽしますか？
👉 Yuugata ni sanpo shimasu ka? - Are you busy in the evening?
👉 夕方はいそがしいですか？
👉 Yuugata wa isogashii desu ka?
🌃 Night (夜 – Yoru)
- What time do you go to sleep at night?
👉 夜、何時にねますか？
👉 Yoru, nanji ni nemasu ka? - What do you usually do at night?
👉 夜に何をしますか？
👉 Yoru ni nani o shimasu ka? - Do you watch TV at night?
👉 夜にテレビを見ますか？
👉 Yoru ni terebi o mimasu ka?
Now, Let’s learning with video to get the memory :
