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午前 (gozen): Morning; a.m.

ごぜん

gozen

Meaning

Morning; a.m.

Two original examples

午前九時に店が開きます。

The shop opens at 9 am.

予約は午前十時半です。

The appointment is at 10:30 am.

Usage and distinctions

午前 is used for times before noon. It contrasts with 午後, p.m. 正午 means noon. Expressions involving twelve o’clock can be confusing, so 正午 or a 24-hour time is clearer in a schedule.

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