昼
昼·noon, daytime
- On-yomi
- チュウ
- Kun-yomi
- ひる
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Stroke order
Write it in this order; the numbers mark where each stroke starts.
Common words
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 昼 | ひる | noon, daytime |
| 昼ご飯 | ひるごはん | lunch |
| 昼休み | ひるやすみ | lunch break |
| 昼食 | ちゅうしょく | lunch (formal) |
Example sentences
昼ご飯は食堂で食べます。
ひるごはんはしょくどうでたべます。
I eat lunch in the canteen.
昼休みに少し散歩しました。
ひるやすみにすこしさんぽしました。
I took a short walk during the lunch break.
昼は暖かいですが、夜は寒いです。
ひるはあたたかいですが、よるはさむいです。
It's warm during the day but cold at night.
Similar-looking kanji
Do not confuse these on the exam.
Common mistakes
- Reading 昼食 as *ひるしょく instead of ちゅうしょく
- Assuming 昼 means only 12 o'clock — it covers the whole daytime as well
Memory aid
Picture it
A hand-and-ruler shape over the sun (日) with a line beneath — the sun measured at its highest point.
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