Japanese

けさ
Meaning: this morning
Part of Speech: Noun, Adverb

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Handwriting

今
朝

Example sentences

It was very cold this morning, wasn't it?
今朝の新聞の一面には大きなニュースが出ていた。
There was big news on the front page of this morning's newspaper.
今朝は深い霧が立ち込めていて、前がよく見えない。
There is a thick fog this morning, and I can't see ahead well.
今朝は冷えるから、コートを着たほうがいいよ。
It's cold this morning, so you should wear a coat.
今朝はバタバタしていて忙しかった。
This morning was hectic and busy.
今朝は寝坊して、会社に遅刻した。
I overslept this morning and was late for work.
今朝、猫にエサをあげるのを忘れてしまった。
I forgot to feed the cat this morning.
今朝から引っ越しの準備でばたばたしている。
I've been frantic with moving preparations since this morning.
今朝は少し肌寒いので、上着を持って行ったほうがいいですよ。
It's a bit chilly this morning, so you'd better take a jacket.
昨夜の雨のおかげで、今朝は幾分涼しく感じられる。
Thanks to the rain last night, it feels somewhat cooler this morning.

Usage Notes

Refers specifically to the morning of the current day. Can be used as a noun or an adverb.

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