synonym Comparative
夕方
VS
夕食
Differences Between "夕方" and "夕食"
Option A
夕方
Meaning
evening, dusk
Reading
ゆうがた (yūgata)
Syllabus Level
N4
Practical Example
夕方から雨が降りそうです。
It looks like it will rain from the evening.
Option B
夕食
Meaning
dinner, evening meal
Reading
ゆうしょく (yūshoku)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
今夜の夕食は何ですか。
What's for dinner tonight?
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(evening, dusk)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 夕方: Refers to the time between late afternoon and nightfall. Often used when talking about activities during this period.
- 夕食: The main meal of the evening. It's a common and polite term for dinner. 一日のうち、夕方に取る食事。丁寧な表現であり、日常的に使われる。
- 夕方: Refers to the time between late afternoon and nightfall. Often used when talking about activities during this period.
- 夕食: The main meal of the evening. It's a common and polite term for dinner. 一日のうち、夕方に取る食事。丁寧な表現であり、日常的に使われる。
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