Japanese Word · Beginner
昨日
yesterday
Pronunciation: [kʲino̞ː]
Meaning
A word or expression meaning "yesterday".
Example
昨日、東京は曇りでしたか。
Was it cloudy in Tokyo yesterday?
Practice tips
- Practice 昨日 out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Japanese word is for beginner-level learners.