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How to say "Morning" in Japanese
Both words can translate to "morning", but which should you choose?
Japanese Option A
あさ
あさ (asa)
N5 / CEFR Syllabus
VS
Japanese Option B
午前
ごぜん (gozen)
N5 / CEFR Syllabus
Nuance Contrast & Translation Difference
When translating "morning" into Japanese, you must choose carefully between あさ and 午前.
In Japanese, あさ (あさ (asa)) is typically associated with "morning" (Syllabus Level: N5) and represents Refers to the morning time. Often used with verbs like 起きる.
On the other hand, 午前 (ごぜん (gozen)) maps to "A.M.; morning" (Syllabus Level: N5) and represents Used to specify time before noon. A literal translation of "morning" can often sound unnatural to native Japanese speakers if mixed up!
Bilingual Context for "あさ"
毎朝、コーヒーを飲みます。
I drink coffee every morning.
Bilingual Context for "午前"
会議は午前10時からです。
The meeting starts at 10 AM.
Nuance Mastery Quiz
Which Japanese word perfectly fits this blank space?
Fill in the blank: "毎朝、コーヒーを飲みます。" (Meaning: "I drink coffee every morning.")
🎉 Correct Answer!
Remember: "あさ" fits here because it means "morning" in the context of: "I drink coffee every morning.". "午前" represents "A.M.; morning".