日中
Meanings
1
Refers to the period from morning to evening; often used in contrast with 夜間 (nighttime). Can function as a noun or adverbially.
It's still hot during the day, but mornings and evenings have become cooler.
He studies in the library all day long.
2
Japan and China; Sino-Japanese
Used in contexts involving bilateral relations, comparisons, or things related to both Japan and China. Often appears in compounds like 日中関係 (Japan-China relations) or 日中辞典 (Japanese-Chinese dictionary).
Japan-China relations have shown signs of improvement in recent years.
This Japanese-Chinese dictionary is very useful.
Usage patterns
- 日中は〈形容詞〉it is [adjective] during the day
It's hot during the day, but it cools down at night.
- 日中〈事〉Japan-China [relations/trade/etc.]
I wonder how Japan-China relations will develop from here.
- 日中に〈動詞〉to do something during the daytime
Let's get our errands done during the day.