夜中
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ちゅ
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Meanings
1
during the night; at night
Refers to the nighttime period, often used adverbially. Note that 夜中 can also be read よなか, which is a different word meaning 'middle of the night'.
It rained during the night.
He works at night.
Usage patterns
- 〈事〉が夜中に及ぶ(something) drags on into the night
The meeting dragged on into the night.
- 〈人〉が夜中に〈動詞〉(someone) does something during the night
He often works during the night.