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KANJI
宵
evening
dusk, night
Kun'yomi
よいyoi
On'yomi
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Example sentences
宵よいの口くちに、家族かぞくみんなで夕食ゆうしょくを囲かこんだ。
In the early evening, the whole family gathered around the dinner table.
宵闇よいやみが迫せまる中なか、遠とおくで祭まつりの音楽おんがくが聞きこえてきた。
As dusk approached, festival music could be heard in the distance.
宵越よいごしのラーメンは、新鮮しんせんなものとはやはり味あじが違ちがう。
Leftover ramen from the previous night indeed tastes different from fresh ramen.

Practice exercises

1
宵
Answer
eveningearly nightdusk
2
宵越ごし
lasting overnight
Answer
よいごし
3
宵の口くち
early evening; dusk
Answer
よいのくち
4
宵
Answer
よい
5
宵祭まつり
evening festival
Answer
よいまつり
6
宵っ張ぱり
night owl; one who stays up late
Answer
よいっぱり