How to Say ‘Morning’ in Japanese
あさ
a sa
[ah sah]
💬 Usage Tip: [あさ] = morning. Often used in sets: [あさ・ひる・よる] (morning/noon/night).
🇯🇵 In Japan: Medication timing is often explained with [あさ] and [よる], especially for twice-a-day prescriptions.
Phrase Breakdown
あ
a
[ah]
a (part of あさ)
First mora of あさ (morning). Used in words related to dosing times like 朝と夜 (morning and night).
あ さにくすりを飲みます。
I take medicine in the morning.
さ
sa
[sah]
sa (part of あさ)
Second mora of あさ (morning). Together with あ it forms あさ.
あさ のくすりは食後です。あ さです。
The morning medicine is after meals. It’s morning.
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