Japanese · Numbers & Time
夜
yoru
Night
Beginnernoun
Definition
The period of darkness from sunset to sunrise. Used in many expressions related to nighttime activities.
Example
夜遅くまで働きました。
I worked until late at night.
Etymology
'夜' (yoru) comes from ancient Japanese and has consistently represented night or darkness across historical and modern contexts.
How & Where It’s Used
'夜' (yoru) is used in both formal and informal contexts, common in conversations, written language, and often referenced in cultural contexts like festivals.