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よる (noun)

The period of darkness in each twenty-four hours.

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'YO-RU'. 'YO' as in 'Yo, the sun is gone!' and 'RU' as in 'Room' (where you go to sleep).

🏛️ Origin

⚠️ Common Mistakes

Using 'Yoru' as a greeting. → Konbanwa.

Saying 'Osoi yoru' for late night. → Yoru osoku.

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