Korean Dictionary
How to say "Afternoon" in Korean
“Afternoon” in Korean is 오후 (pronounced "ohu").
오후
ohu
Usage & Context
The word for afternoon, the middle part of the day. This is commonly used in schedules and time expressions.
Example Sentence
오후에 만나요.
I meet in the afternoon.
How to use 오후 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Afternoon” is 오후, romanized as ohu.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
The pronunciation 'o-hu' starts with an 'o' sound like in 'go'. The 'hu' part sounds like the 'hoo' in 'hoop'. There is no strong stress, and the syllables are pronounced smoothly and evenly.
More Example Sentences
Scheduling a business meeting or appointment.
오후 2시에 회의가 있어요.
There's a meeting at 2 PM.
Discussing the weather forecast for the day.
오후에 비가 올 것 같아요.
It looks like it will rain in the afternoon.
Describing a personal daily habit.
저는 보통 오후에 커피를 마셔요.
I usually drink coffee in the afternoon.
Cultural Context
오후 (ohu) is the Korean equivalent of P.M. (post meridiem). When stating times, Koreans often use the 12-hour clock with '오전' (AM) and '오후' (PM), or the 24-hour clock. For example, 3 PM can be '오후 세 시' or '15시'. It's common to schedule appointments or meet-ups using '오후' to specify the time of day, especially for business or social engagements.
Editorial note
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Common Phrases
오후에 봐요
See you in the afternoon.
오후 내내
all afternoon
오후 수업
afternoon class
Related Expressions
오전
ojeon
A.M. / morning
낮
nat
daytime / day
점심시간
jeomsim-sigan
lunchtime
저녁
jeonyeok
evening
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