今朝

けさ
Alternative readings: こんちょう
JLPT:N5
Frequency:

1This morning — referring to the morning of the current day. The reading けさ is the everyday one; こんちょう is a more formal alternative.

NounAdverb

Examples

今朝は寒くて、布団から出たくなかった。

This morning was so cold I didn't want to get out of bed.

今朝のニュースで大きな地震があったと知った。

I found out from this morning's news that there had been a big earthquake.

今朝はいつもより早く家を出た。

This morning I left home earlier than usual.

今朝、母から電話があった。

I got a call from my mother this morning.