This is the 5280th most frequent Japanese word.
afternoon
"Afternoon" in Japanese is "gogo" (午後), referring to the time after noon and before evening.
午後 refers to the time period of the afternoon, used here to specify when the event happened.
午後に友達と映画を見に行きました。
In the afternoon, I went to watch a movie with my friend.
午後 indicates the focus on planning activities during the afternoon hours.
午後の予定は家で勉強することです。
My plan for the afternoon is to study at home.
午後 emphasizes the afternoon as a specific period affected by environmental conditions.