宵よいの口くち

expression, noun

nightfall; early evening

Refers to the time when night has just fallen; often used in contexts like going out or starting evening activities.

• 宵よいの口くちに、街まちに繰くり出だした。

  We went out on the town at nightfall.

• まだ宵よいの口くちだから、もう少すこし遊あそぼう。

  It's still early evening, so let's hang out a bit more.