Translation guide
The period of the day between sunrise and sunset, when it is light outside. In Japanese, the most common word is 昼間 (hiruma), but other expressions are used depending on context, such as 日中 (nitchū) for formal or written contexts, and 昼 (hiru) for casual reference to daytime hours.
Referring to the time of day when the sun is up, in a general or neutral sense.
The most common and neutral word for 'daytime', used in everyday conversation.
It's warm during the daytime, isn't it?
I like taking walks in the daytime.
Slightly more formal and often used in written language or news. Can also mean 'during the day' as opposed to night.
Temperatures will rise during the daytime.
Often means 'noon' or 'lunchtime', but can also refer broadly to daytime, especially in casual speech. Context usually clarifies.
It's still hot during the day, huh?
Emphasizing the contrast between day and night, often in expressions like 'day and night'.
Expressing that something happens or is done in the daytime.
Referring to the hours of daylight, often in contexts like schedules or business hours.
昼間 (hiruma) is the everyday word for daytime. 日中 (nitchū) is more formal and often used in writing or news. 昼 (hiru) can mean noon or daytime depending on context; it's casual and common in phrases like 昼ごはん (lunch).
English 'day' can mean a 24-hour period or daytime. Japanese distinguishes: 一日 (ichinichi) for a full day, 昼間 for daytime. Saying 一日中 (ichinichijū) means 'all day long', not specifically daytime.
Work regardless of day or night.
Let's make effective use of the daytime hours.