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)
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Added 2026.1.9 21:11 · Revised 2026.3.15 11:58
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