Japanese Conversation · Level 33
90 words
Japanese word
夜空
Pronunciation
Romajiyozora
Meaning
- nounnight sky
Example
都会の夜空は思ったより明るいです。to kai no yo zora wa omo tta yo ri aka ru i de su
The night sky in the city is brighter than I expected.
More examples
旅行先では、静かな場所で夜空をゆっくり眺めます。ryo kō saki de wa shizu ka na ba sho de yo zora o yu kku ri naga me ma su
When I travel, I take my time admiring the night sky in a quiet place.
Core concept
夜空 (yozora) presents the broad expanse of the sky as it appears at night, often with its darkness and stars.
Common phrases
夜空を見上げるyo zora o mi a ge ru
look up at the night sky
夜空を眺めるyo zora o naga me ru
admire the night sky
Similar words
星空hoshizora: The dark sky viewed when stars can be seen.
Definition in Japanese
夜に見える空。yoru ni mi e ru sora
Word origin
夜 (yo, "night") + 空 (sora, "sky") combine as 夜空 (yozora), a native Japanese compound meaning the sky seen at night.
Usage tips
- The Japanese noun 夜空 (yozora) does not require visible stars, so it can describe the sky on a cloudy night as well as a clear one.