昼 間(ひるま)

ひるま

noun

daytime

1. daytime, during the day

The period of time when it is light outside, between morning and evening.

昼間(ひるま)は仕事(しごと)をしています。

I work during the day.

昼間(ひるま)はとても暑(あつ)い。

It's very hot during the daytime.

昼間(ひるま)に電話(でんわ)してください。

Please call me during the day.

昼間(ひるま)は明(あか)るいから電気(でんき)は要(い)らない。

It's bright during the day, so we don't need the lights.

昼間(ひるま)でも星(ほし)が見(み)えることがある。

Sometimes you can see stars even during the day.

昼間(ひるま) specifically refers to daylight hours.

Time of day terms

朝(あさ): morning
昼(ひる): noon, daytime
昼間(ひるま): daytime (emphasizes daylight hours)
夕方(ゆうがた): evening
夜(よる): night
夜中(よなか): middle of the night

昼(ひる) vs 昼間(ひるま):

昼(ひる): noon, midday (also used broadly for daytime)
昼間(ひるま): daytime hours (contrasts with nighttime)

Opposite: 夜間(やかん) (nighttime)

Related Words

Antonym: 夜間(やかん) (nighttime)

Related: 真昼(まひる) (midday)

Compare: 白昼(はくちゅう) (broad daylight)

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Added 2026.1.9 21:11 · Revised 2026.9.4 21:29

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