English–Japanese

“before noon” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajihirumae

Example

昼前に家を出ます。hiru mae ni ie o de ma su

I leave home before noon.

Illustration for 昼前 (before noon)

How to say “before noon” in Japanese

“Before noon” in Japanese is 昼前 (hirumae).

Refers to the late-morning period leading up to noon.

Full entry for 昼前: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 昼前

昼前のうちに買い物を済ませます。hiru mae no u chi ni ka i mono o su ma se ma su

I will finish my shopping before noon.

Tips for using 昼前

  • In everyday Japanese, 昼前 (hirumae) usually means late morning and does not identify an exact clock time.

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