How to Say ‘7 PM’ in Japanese
夜7時
yoru 7 ji
[yoru shichi ji]
💬 Usage Tip: [夜7時] means “7 at night,” so it clearly indicates evening. [時] means “o’clock.” You may also hear [19時] in formal booking contexts.
🇯🇵 In Japan: For reservations, Japanese restaurants may use either everyday time like [夜7時] or the 24-hour clock like [19時], especially on booking sites or over the phone.
Phrase Breakdown
夜
yoru
[yoru]
evening / night
夜 means evening or night. In reservations, it indicates a dinner-time slot.
予約は夜7時です。
The reservation is at 7 in the evening.
7
7
[shichi]
seven
The number 7. With 時, it forms '7 o'clock.'
予約は夜7時です。
The reservation is at 7 in the evening.
時
ji
[ji]
o'clock
時 is the counter for hours or clock time. After 7, it is read as しちじ.
予約は夜7時です。
The reservation is at 7 in the evening.
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