Japanese · Numbers & Time
夕方
yuugata
Evening
Intermediatenoun
Definition
The period from late afternoon to early night, roughly 5 PM to 7 PM. Distinct from 夜 (yoru), which refers to nighttime.
Example
夕方に散歩するのが好きです。
I like taking a walk in the evening.
Etymology
'夕方' (yuugata) literally translates to 'the time of evening', combining the characters for 'evening' and 'side' or 'time'. It has developed to denote the latter part of the day.
How & Where It’s Used
'夕方' (yuugata) is used in everyday conversations and is appropriate in both informal and formal settings, often when discussing time-related activities.