Translation guide
The time of day from sunrise to noon. In Japanese, the word 朝 (あさ) is the most common equivalent, but usage varies depending on context, greetings, and time-specific expressions.
Referring to the morning as a time period.
The most common and general word for 'morning'. Can be used in most contexts.
I drink coffee in the morning.
I'll call you tomorrow morning.
Refers to the AM hours, often used in formal or written contexts, like schedules.
Early morning, dawn. Used for very early hours.
Saying 'good morning' to someone.
Referring specifically to the morning of the current day.
The standard way to say 'this morning'.
Expressing a habitual action in the morning.
Means 'every morning'.
Using 'morning' to describe something, like 'morning news' or 'morning sun'.
Attach 朝の to a noun to mean 'morning [noun]'.
I watch the morning news.
In English, 'morning' can be a casual greeting, but in Japanese you must use おはよう or おはようございます. Saying just 朝 (あさ) to greet someone is incorrect.
おはようございます is used until around 10-11 AM, but in some workplaces it may be used regardless of the time if it's the first meeting of the day.
I wake up early in the morning.
The meeting is from 10 AM.
早朝の散歩は気持ちがいい。
An early morning walk feels great.
Polite 'good morning'. Used with strangers, superiors, or in formal settings.
Good morning, teacher.
Casual 'good morning'. Used with friends, family, or close colleagues.
Morning! How are you?
今朝、何を食べましたか？
What did you eat this morning?
I go jogging every morning.
朝の光が部屋に入ってきた。
The morning light came into the room.
Good morning, everyone.