What is the difference between "ごご" and "午後"?

"ごご" means "P.M.; afternoon" (N5), whereas "午後" represents "P.M.; afternoon" (N5).

Kanji Homophone Battle

Pronunciation Trap: "ごご (gogo)"

Same sound, completely different Kanji! Choose the right conceptual writing.

Kanji Option A

ごご (gogo)

N5 / CEFR

Kanji Option B

ごご (gogo)

N5 / CEFR

In Japanese, many words share the exact same pronunciation "ごご (gogo)" but are written with different Kanji, changing the meaning entirely.

ごご (Level: N5): Translates to "P.M.; afternoon" and is used when Used to specify time, referring to the period from noon.
午後 (Level: N5): Maps to "P.M.; afternoon" and carries the nuance of Used to specify time after noon.

Mixing these up can easily result in unnatural writing. Look at the bilingual context cards below to master the conceptual boundaries!

Bilingual Context for "ごご"

授業は午後1時から始まります。

Class starts at 1 P.M.

Bilingual Context for "午後"

授業は午後1時から始まります。

Classes start from 1 PM.

Which Kanji perfectly fits this blank space?

Which Kanji perfectly fits the blank: "授業は午後1時から始まります。" (Meaning: "Class starts at 1 P.M.")

🎉 Correct Answer!

Correct! "ごご" is used for "P.M.; afternoon" in the context: "Class starts at 1 P.M.".