(ひぐ)

ひぐれ
noun
dusk, nightfall, sunset time
1. dusk, nightfall, sunset time
The time of day when the sun sets and darkness begins to fall.
日暮(ひぐ)れまでに(かえ)ろう。
Let's go home by sunset.
日暮(ひぐ)れの(そら)(うつく)しい。
The sky at dusk is beautiful.
(なつ)日暮(ひぐ)れが(おそ)いので、(なが)(そと)(あそ)べる。
Since sunset is late in summer, you can play outside for a long time.

RELATED TERMS:

  • 夕暮(ゆうぐ)れ: evening, twilight (similar meaning, slightly more poetic)
  • 日没(にちぼつ): sunset (more technical/formal)

日暮(ひぐ)れ emphasizes the transition from day to night, often used when talking about activities that should be completed before dark.