Meaning of 朝(あさ) in Japanese

Japanese word definition and usage

Reading and JLPT level 朝 JLPT 5

Kana Reading あさ, あした

Romaji asa, ashita

Example Sentences

朝, あさ, あした used in context

私(わたし)は眠らなければなりません！朝(あさ)クラスがあります(ある)から。

I have to get to sleep! I've got classes tomorrow.
やっぱり朝(あさ)はこのくらいゆっくり出発(しゅっぱつ)したいものです。

In the morning I just want to have a leisurely start.
朝(あさ)起きて(おきる)、挨拶を交わす(あいさつをかわす)相手(あいて)がいる——久しぶりの(ひさしぶり)感覚(かんかく)だ。

To get up in the morning, and there be someone to say good morning to - I haven't had this feeling for a long time.
朝(あさ)を抜き(ぬく)、昼(ひる)を軽く(かるい)したら(する)、夜(よる)は何(なに)を食べて(たべる)もよろしい。

If you skip breakfast and keep lunch light, then in the evening you can have whatever you want.
朝(あさ)は洗顔(せんがん)はもちろん身だしなみ(みだしなみ)を整えて(ととのえる)からここに集まる(あつまる)んだ。

Obviously wash your face, but you must also take care of your appearance before assembling here.
朝(あさ)からのバタバタで忘れ(わすれる)かけていたけど、まだ部員(ぶいん)問題(もんだい)も残ってる(のこる)んだろう？

With all the kerfuffle since this morning I'd almost forgotten but we've still got the problem of the club members haven't we?

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Kanji found in this word

朝 JLPT 4

morning, dynasty, regime, epoch, period, (North) Korea

On: チョウ

Kun: あさ

12 strokes

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