How to Say ‘7 PM’ in Japanese
午後7時
gogo 7 ji
[gogo shichi ji]
💬 Usage Tip: [午後] means “PM,” so [午後7時] clearly means 7 in the evening. This is very useful for reservations because it removes any ambiguity. Pronunciation tip: [午後] is read [ごご] (goh-goh).
🇯🇵 In Japan: Dinner reservations around [午後7時] are very common in Japan, especially in cities. If you have accessibility needs, it’s good to ask ahead: [午後7時に2名で予約できますか。入口に段差はありますか。] — “Can I book for 2 people at 7 PM? Are there steps at the entrance?” Staff may not always volunteer accessibility details unless asked.
Phrase Breakdown
午後
gogo
[gogo]
afternoon; p.m.
Used with times after noon. 午後7時 means 7 p.m.
午後に伺いますが、入口にスロープはありますか。
We will come in the afternoon, but is there a ramp at the entrance?
7時
7 ji
7 o'clock
A time expression meaning seven o'clock; when combined with 午後, it means 7 p.m.
7時に会いましょう。
Let's meet at 7 o'clock.
Words in this phrase
7
7
[shichi]
seven
The number 7. In 午後7時, it specifies the hour as seven.
予約は午後7時で、補助犬も一緒に入れますか。
The reservation is for 7 p.m.; can an assistance dog come in too?
時
ji
[ji]
o'clock; hour
A counter for hours in time expressions. In 午後7時, it marks the hour as seven o’clock.
予約は午後7時で、広い通路の席はありますか。
The reservation is for 7 p.m.; are there seats with a wide aisle?
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