How to Say ‘Morning’ in Japanese
午前中
gozen chuu
[goh-zen choo]
💬 Usage Tip: [午前中] means “during the morning / before noon.” It’s a handy “time block” word.
🇯🇵 In Japan: Japanese schedules often use broad blocks like [午前中] rather than exact times, especially for part-time availability.
Phrase Breakdown
午前
gozen
[goh-zen]
morning; a.m. (gozen)
午前 refers to the morning/AM period (roughly before noon). Often paired with 中 for “during the morning.”
午前中は対応できます。
I can accommodate during the morning.
中
chuu
[choo]
inside; within; during (naka/chū)
中 can mean “inside/within,” and in time phrases it implies “during.” 午前中 = “during the morning.”
午前中に面接できますか。
Can we do the interview during the morning?
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