“Night watch” in Japanese
Short answer
Night watch in Japanese is “宿直” (shukuchoku). Full meaning: night watch, night guard, night shift.
Other ways to say “Night watch” in Japanese
夜番
yoban night watch, night sentry
火の番
hinoban night watch, fire watchman
夜回り
yomawari night watch, night watchman
夜詰め
yozume night watch
寝ずの番
nezunoban night watch, night watchman
撃柝
gekitaku striking of clappers, night watch (while striking clappers)
不寝番
nezuban sleepless vigil, night watch, vigilance
夜詰
yozume night watch
しゅくちょく
shukuchoku night watch, night guard, night shift
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