昼間
Meanings
1
Refers to the period from sunrise to sunset; used as both a noun and an adverb. The reading ちゅうかん is rare and not normally used in modern Japanese.
It's hot during the day, so I don't want to go outside.
He is looking for a daytime job.
Usage patterns
- 昼間から〜to do something (unusual) starting from daytime, e.g. drinking during the day
He's been drinking beer since the middle of the day.
- 昼間は〜、夜は〜to contrast what one does during the day versus at night
I work during the day and study at night.
- 昼間ずっと〜to do something continuously throughout the daytime
I stayed home the whole day.