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Asa

usgb/ˌeɪ es ˈeɪ/Volume
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Time of DayPlay
Understand that 'asa' indicates a specific part of the day when mentioned in a Japanese context. SlideAsa ni Nihon-go wo benkyou suru. (I study Japanese in the morning.)
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Common GreetingPlay
'Ohayou gozaimasu' often follows 'asa' as part of a morning greeting in Japan. SlideAsa ga kita, ohayou gozaimasu! (Morning has come, good morning!)
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Cultural ContextPlay
'Asa' implies more than time; it can reference activities or feelings specific to mornings in Japan. SlideAsa ga suki desu, shizuka de utsukushii. (I love the morning, it's quiet and beautiful.)