午
うま
uma
JLPT N54 strokesKanjiLevel 10 - JLPT N5
Quick answer
午 is the kanji for "Noon". A common reading is うま (uma). You can practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Noon
Also : 11am-1pm
Readings
kunうま/ umaonご/ go
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
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Memory Aid
Meaning ·
A cross inside a box with the lid open — high noon when the sun reaches its peak directly overhead, the lid lifts to let light flood in at midday.
Reading ·
ご (go) sounds like 'go' — at noon (午), everyone goes for lunch.
Example Sentences
午前中に掃除をします。
ごぜんちゅうにそうじをします。
I clean in the morning.
午後二時に会いましょう。
ごごにじにあいましょう。
Let's meet at 2 PM.
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