夜更し
よふかし
yofukashi
nounVocabularyExtra vocab 2 — supplementary

Quick answer

夜更し (よふかし (yofukashi)) means "Staying up late". Use this page for pronunciation, example sentences, and related kanji.

Meaning

Staying up late

Also : Keeping late hours · All-nighter

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Example Sentences

夜更しが続くと、体調を崩しやすくなる。

よふかしがつづくと、たいちょうをくずしやすくなる。

If staying up late continues, it becomes easier to fall ill.

彼は毎晩夜更しして、深夜までゲームをしている。

かれはまいばんよふかしして、しんやまでゲームをしている。

He stays up late every night playing games until midnight.

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Last updated Jul 25, 2026

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