Japanese Conversation · Level 65
75 words
Japanese word
朝夕
Pronunciation
Romajiasayū
Meaning
- nounmorning and evening
Example
朝夕に犬と歩きます。asa yū ni inu to aru ki ma su
I walk with my dog in the morning and evening.
More examples
朝夕の挨拶を大切にしています。asa yū no ai satsu o tai setsu ni shi te i ma su
I value morning and evening greetings.
Core concept
It refers to the paired daily times of morning and evening, often suggesting a repeated routine.
Common phrases
朝夕にasa yū ni
in the morning and evening
朝夕の挨拶asa yū no ai satsu
morning and evening greetings
Similar words
朝晩asaban: It refers to the morning and evening as a pair in everyday speech.
Definition in Japanese
朝と夕方の両方を指す語。asa to yū gata no ryō hō o sa su go
Word origin
朝 (asa, "morning") and 夕 (yū, "evening") combine in 朝夕 (asayū) to name the two daily times of morning and evening.
Usage tips
- In everyday conversation, 朝晩 (asaban) is often more familiar than 朝夕 (asayū), which can sound more formal or literary.