ひる
Alternative writings: 午, 晝
JLPT:N5
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1

Noon; midday — generally the time around 12:00.

Noun

Examples

昼の12時に病院で待ち合わせをした。

We arranged to meet at the hospital at 12 noon.

今日は昼に会議がある。

There is a meeting at noon today.

正午になると教会の鐘が鳴った。

The church bells rang at noon.

2

Daytime — the period of the day when it is light outside; can be used adverbially.

NounAdverb

Examples

昼は子どもたちが外で遊んでいる。

Children play outside during the daytime.

昼間は気温が上がることが多い。

Temperatures often rise during the day.

昼の間に用事を済ませておこう。

Let's take care of errands during the daytime.

3

Lunch — the meal eaten around midday (often called 'ohiru' in conversation).

Noun

Examples

今日は昼に何を食べる?

What are you going to eat for lunch today?

昼は会社の近くで弁当を買った。

At lunchtime I bought a bento near the office.

子どもたちは昼に学校で給食を食べる。

The children eat school lunch at midday.

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