Meaning

Primary

PM

Alternatives

Afternoon, P.M.

Word Type

noun

Explanation

What is noon after? That is PM or the afternoon.

Reading

ごご
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Common Word Combinations

  • 午後に行く

    to go in the afternoon

    午後になる

    to become afternoon

    午後にする

    to do something in the afternoon

Context Sentences

午後は、会社にいますか?

Are you at the company in the afternoon?

ジェニーは毎日、午後3:00にお茶をのみます。

Jenny has tea at 3:00 p.m. every day.

午後のクラスには行きますか?

Are you going to the afternoon class?

Kanji Composition