How to Say ‘3:00 pm.’ in Japanese
午後3時
gogo 3 ji
[gogo]
💬 Usage Tip: [午後] means “afternoon / p.m.” So [午後3時] is “3 p.m.” Its pair is [午前] for “a.m.” Handy when confirming delivery times.
🇯🇵 In Japan: In Japan, delivery and service times are often stated very clearly with [午前] and [午後] to avoid mistakes, especially for luggage, parcels, and check-in support.
Phrase Breakdown
午後
gogo
[gogo]
afternoon / p.m.
Used for times in the afternoon and evening, like p.m. in English.
荷物の受付は午後3時です。
Baggage reception is at 3 p.m.
3時
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