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“night before” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajizen'ya

Example

試験の前夜は、早く寝ます。shi ken no zen ya wa haya ku ne ma su

I go to bed early on the night before the exam.

Illustration for 前夜 (night before)

How to say “night before” in Japanese

“Night before” in Japanese is 前夜 (zen'ya).

Marks the night immediately before a particular event, focusing on its position just ahead of that event.

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

Example sentences with 前夜

出発の前夜に、荷物を玄関に置いておきます。shup patsu no zen ya ni ni motsu o gen kan ni o i te o ki ma su

On the night before departure, I leave my luggage by the front door.

Tips for using 前夜

  • The English word "eve" appears in "Christmas Eve" and "on the eve of," but it can cover the day before an event, while this Japanese noun specifically points to the preceding night.

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