How to Say ‘By 3:00 pm.’ in Japanese
午後3時まで
gogo 3 ji made
[gogo]
💬 Usage Tip: Combine [午後] + [3時] + [まで] to make a full deadline: [午後3時まで]. This is a key phrase for service counters, same-day shipping, and luggage handling info.
🇯🇵 In Japan: Japanese travel services often have precise same-day delivery deadlines. A phrase like [午後3時まで] may decide whether your luggage arrives the same day or the next day.
Phrase Breakdown
午後
gogo
[gogo]
afternoon / p.m.
Used for times in the afternoon and evening, like p.m. in English.
受け取りは午後3時までです。
Pickup is until 3 p.m.
3時まで
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