Meaning

Primary

Midnight

Alternative

Twelve O'clock

Word Type

noun

Explanation

Zero o'clock is 0:00. That's midnight or twelve o'clock.

Reading

れいじ
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Context Sentences

零時頃、彼女が町中を一人で猛スピードで歩いているのを見かけました。

I saw her walking really fast downtown by herself around midnight.

Kanji Composition