How to Say ‘This afternoon.’ in Japanese
今日の午後
kyou no gogo
[kyoh noh goh-goh]
💬 Usage Tip: Pattern: [今日の + time] = “today’s ~ / this ~.”
🇯🇵 In Japan: When scheduling repairs, offering a broad slot like [今日の午後] can make it easier to match the technician’s route.
Phrase Breakdown
今日
kyou
[kyoh]
this afternoon
Common scheduling phrase for when a contractor can come or when you will call back.
今日の午後、業者さんに連絡しました。
This afternoon, I contacted the contractor.
の
no
[noh]
of; ’s (possessive/connecting particle)
Connects nouns: 今日の午後 = “today’s afternoon” → “this afternoon.”
今日の午後に見てもらえますか。
Could you have it looked at this afternoon?
午後
gogo
[goh-goh]
afternoon; p.m.
Time word used with dates/relative days for appointments.
今日の午後は家にいます。
I’ll be at home this afternoon.
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