昼下がり
Meanings
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early afternoon
Refers to the time from just after noon until mid-afternoon, roughly 1–3 PM. Often carries a relaxed, slightly languid feeling.
I had coffee at a café in the early afternoon.
On Sunday afternoon, the park was lively with families.
Usage patterns
- 静かな昼下がりa quiet early afternoon
On a quiet early afternoon, I read a book at the café.
- 昼下がりに〈動詞〉to do something in the early afternoon
I like taking a walk around the neighborhood in the early afternoon.
- 〈場所〉の昼下がりthe early afternoon atmosphere of a place
The early afternoons in this village feel very relaxed.