VocabJLPT N5
tonight
NounAdverb

Definitions

  1. 1. this evening
  2. 2. tonight
This noun means "tonight" or "this evening," referring specifically to the current night. It is used similarly to 今日 for today, but specifically anchors the time to the nighttime hours of the current day.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Work ended early, so I'm just taking it easy at home tonight.

Sentence 2

A: What time are you coming tonight? B: Around 7.

Sentence 3

I am actually going to bed at a decent hour tonight.

Sentence 4

Tonight's the night — I'm going to bed early.

Sentence 5

He said he'd be home early tonight.