How do you say "From 7 PM" in Japanese?

"From 7 PM" in Japanese is "7時から". This phrase is commonly used in Japan.

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How to Say ‘From 7 PM’ in Japanese

Q: What does "7時から" mean in English?

"7時から" means "From 7 PM" in English. Usage tip: [から] means “from” or “starting at.” It’s super useful in reservations: [7時からお願いします] means “Starting from 7, please.”

7時から

7 ji kara

[shichi ji kara]

💬 Usage Tip: [から] means “from” or “starting at.” It’s super useful in reservations: [7時からお願いします] means “Starting from 7, please.”

🇯🇵 In Japan: When booking in Japan, the start time matters a lot because many restaurants plan seatings carefully. For private or semi-private rooms, your time slot may be stricter than at casual walk-in places.

Phrase Breakdown

7時

7 ji

7 o'clock

Used to indicate the hour, specifically 7:00.

Example

7時に起きます。

I wake up at 7 o'clock.

Words in this phrase

[shichi]

seven

The number 7. In time phrases, it helps form expressions like seven o’clock.

Example

宴会は7時から始まります。

The party starts from 7 o’clock.

時

[ji]

o'clock / hour

Marks the hour when attached to a number. Here it is part of 7時から, meaning from 7 o’clock.

Example

予約は7時からお願いします。

Please make the reservation from 7 o’clock.

から

kara

[kara]

from

Shows the starting point in time or place. In reservations, it often means starting at a certain time.

Example

コースは7時から利用できます。

The course meal can be used from 7 o’clock.

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