afternoon

This is the 5280th most frequent Japanese word.


afternoon

"Afternoon" in Japanese is "gogo" (午後), referring to the time after noon and before evening.


午後 emphasizes the afternoon as a specific period affected by environmental conditions.

午後は暑くなるので散歩に行きません。

Since it gets hot in the afternoon, I will not go for a walk.


午後 refers to the time period of the afternoon, used here to specify when the event happened.

午後に友達と映画を見に行きました。

In the afternoon, I went to watch a movie with my friend.


午後 indicates the focus on planning activities during the afternoon hours.

午後の予定は家で勉強することです。

My plan for the afternoon is to study at home.