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昨日
きのう
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Yesterday
kinou
N3
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📊 Word Stats
JLPT Level
N3
Intermediate · ~3,750 vocab · News & manga
Kana
きのう
Romaji
kinou
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does 昨日 mean in Japanese?
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The word 昨日 (きのう) means "yesterday" in Japanese. It appears in JLPT N3 vocabulary.
How do you pronounce 昨日?
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昨日 is read as きのう (romaji: kinou). Press the 🔊 Hear it button to hear the pronunciation spoken aloud.
What JLPT level is 昨日?
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昨日 is a JLPT N3 vocabulary item. Intermediate · ~3,750 vocab · News & manga
How do I remember 昨日 quickly?
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Use the flashcard on this page to practise active recall: see the kanji first, attempt the meaning from memory, then flip. After getting it right, use the quiz to confirm. Review again at 10 minutes, 1 day and 3 days for long-term retention.
Where can I practise 昨日 in sentences?
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The example sentence above (from Tatoeba) shows 昨日 in context. You can also use Nihoner's AI Chat tool to generate extra practice sentences, or search in the Lexicon for related entries.