This site will be taken down March 31st, 2026.

This was not an easy decision to make. For the last couple years, I have been struggling to find motivation for this site and to keep up with basic maintenance and security updates. With the rise of AI and more sophisticated tools, the usefulness of sites like this is questionable and traffic has nose-dived. I just don't have it in me to keep doing this. Thank you all for 10 years of support!

Zach

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午、晝
ひる
noon; midday; daytime; lunch
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昼間

ひるま、ちゅうかん
daytime; during the day; time from sunrise until sunset; diurnal period
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昼夜

ちゅうや
day and night
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昼食

中食、昼餉
ちゅうしょく、ちゅうじき、ひるげ
lunch; midday meal; food served at a tea party (tea ceremony)
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お昼

御昼
おひる
lunch; noon
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真昼

まひる
midday; broad daylight
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白昼

はくちゅう
daytime; midday
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昼寝

ひるね
nap (afternoon); siesta
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昼下がり

ひるさがり
early afternoon
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昼休み

ひるやすみ
lunch break; noon recess; noon rest period