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

"From 7 PM" in Japanese is "午後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 "午後7時から" mean in English?

"午後7時から" means "From 7 PM" in English. Usage tip: [午後] means “PM,” and [から] means “from.” So [午後7時から] sets a starting time: “from 7 PM.” Very handy when booking a table.

午後7時から

gogo 7 ji kara

[gogo nana ji kara]

💬 Usage Tip: [午後] means “PM,” and [から] means “from.” So [午後7時から] sets a starting time: “from 7 PM.” Very handy when booking a table.

🇯🇵 In Japan: Popular dinner slots like [午後7時から] can fill up quickly, especially on weekends. Booking a little earlier is common if you want window, terrace, or quieter indoor seating.

Phrase Breakdown

午後

gogo

[gogo]

afternoon / p.m.

Used for times after noon, like p.m. in English.

Example

席は午後7時からお願いします。

We would like the table from 7 p.m., please.

7時

7 ji

7 o'clock

A time expression meaning 7 o'clock. The kanji 時 is read ji here.

Example

7時に起きます。

I wake up at 7 o'clock.

Words in this phrase

[nana]

seven

The number 7. In time expressions, it combines with 時 to mean seven o’clock.

Example

席は午後7時からお願いします。

We would like the table from 7 p.m., please.

時

[ji]

o'clock / hour

Used after a number to indicate the hour in telling time.

Example

席は午後7時からお願いします。

We would like the table from 7 p.m., please.

から

kara

[kara]

from

Shows the starting point in time, meaning from.

Example

席は午後7時からお願いします。

We would like the table from 7 p.m., please.

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