昨夜
さくや / ゆうべ
sakuya
JLPT N4nounVocabularyLevel 23 - JLPT N4

Quick answer

昨夜 (さくや (sakuya)) means "Last night". It is read さくや (sakuya). This page covers its usage with example sentences.

Meaning

Last night

Also : Yesterday evening

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Example Sentences

昨夜は友達と映画を見に行った。

さくやはともだちとえいがをみにいった。

Last night I went to see a movie with a friend.

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Last updated Jul 4, 2026

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sakuya meaning in Japanese: 昨夜 (さくや (sakuya)) | InitialJ