午前

ごぜん

Morning, A.M.

N5noun·gozen

How to remember it

午 (noon) + 前 (before) — the time before noon.

Example sentences

  • 午前九時に起きます。

    ごぜんくじにおきます。

    I get up at 9 A.M.

  • 午前中に電話します。

    ごぜんちゅうにでんわします。

    I'll call you in the morning.

Usage

Used in clock times before noon (e.g., 午前九時 = 9 A.M.).

Related words

午後

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