昨日
きのう
kinou
JLPT N5nounVocabularyLevel 3 - JLPT N5
Quick answer
昨日 (きのう (kinou)) means "Yesterday". Use this page for pronunciation, example sentences, and related kanji.
Meaning
Yesterday
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Example Sentences
昨日、新しいレストランで友人と会いました。
きのう、あたらしいれすとらんでゆうじんとあいました。
Yesterday, I met a friend at a new restaurant.
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Last updated Jul 4, 2026
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