How to Say ‘Since last night.’ in Japanese
きのうの夜からです。
kinou no yoru kara desu
[kee-noh noh yoru kah-rah dess]
💬 Usage Tip: Great reply pattern: [〜からです] = “Since ~.” Short but polite.
🇯🇵 In Japan: This kind of concise answer is appreciated on calls—clear information without extra storytelling.
Phrase Breakdown
きのう
kinou
[kee-noh]
yesterday
Sets the time: 「きのうの夜」 = last night.
お湯が出ないのは、きのうの夜からです。
The hot water hasn’t worked since last night.
の
no
[noh]
of; ’s (linking particle)
Connects 「きのう」 and 「夜」 to form “last night.”
きのうの夜からです。
Since last night.
夜
yoru
[yoru]
night; evening
Indicates the specific time period (night) in 「きのうの夜からです」.
きのうの夜からです。
Since last night.
から
kara
[kah-rah]
from; since
Shows the starting point: “since (last night).”
きのうの夜からお湯が出ません。
The hot water hasn't worked since last night.
です
desu
[dess]
it is (polite)
Polite ending to state the time clearly when asked 「いつから？」.
きのうの夜からです。
Since last night.
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