How to Say ‘7 PM’ in Japanese
夜7時
yoru 7 ji
[yoru shichi ji]
💬 Usage Tip: [夜7時] means “7 in the evening.” For reservations, people also often say [午後7時]. Both work, but [午後7時] can sound a little clearer in formal situations.
🇯🇵 In Japan: Dinner reservations in Japan often start around [午後6時] to [午後8時]. Popular places may have time limits, especially on weekends or during special promotions.
Phrase Breakdown
夜
yoru
[yoru]
evening / night
夜 means evening or night. In reservations, it helps specify a dinner-time booking.
予約は夜7時です。
The reservation is at 7 p.m.
7
7
[shichi]
seven
The number 7. Here it is used with 時 to say the reservation time.
予約は夜7時です。
The reservation is at 7 p.m.
時
ji
[ji]
o'clock
時 means o'clock and is used after a number to tell time.
予約は夜7時です。
The reservation is at 7 p.m.
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