昼
ひるNoon, daytime
N5noun·hiru
How to remember it
Picture the sun at its highest — the bright middle of the day.
Example sentences
昼は何を食べますか。
ひるはなにをたべますか。
What will you eat for lunch?
昼から雨が降ります。
ひるからあめがふります。
It will rain starting at noon.
Usage
Often means 'lunch' casually, as in 昼を食べる.
Related words
朝夜昼御飯正午