Meaning

Primary

Night

Alternative

Evening

Word Type

noun

Explanation

The kanji and the word are exactly the same. That means they share meanings as well.

Reading

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

Explanation

Since this word is made up of a single kanji, it should use the kun'yomi reading. When learning the kanji, you didn't learn that reading, so here's a mnemonic to help you with this word:

It is the night, but it is your (よる) night.

Context

Patterns of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 平日の夜

    weeknight

    今日の夜

    tonight

    冬の夜

    winter night

Context Sentences

夜のパリはロマンチックだ。

Paris at night is romantic.

今日の夜ごはんはパスタです。

Today's dinner is pasta.

私は夜に出かけることが多いです。

I often go out at night.

Kanji Composition