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Note
A more formal or literary term for last night compared to 昨夜.
Breakdown of sakuya
night
夜
Even if you put a lid on your person and the winter is dotted, the night will still be cold.
yesterday
昨
Yesterday, the sun was visible during the entire day.
Usages of sakuya
昨夜、 友達 と 一緒 に クラブ に 行きました。sakuya, tomodati to issyo ni kurabu ni ikimasita.
Last night, I went to a club with my friends.
昨夜、 ゴルフ を しました。sakuya, goruhu wo simasita.
Last night, I played golf.
昨夜 は 大きな 雷 が 鳴りました。sakuya ha ookina kaminari ga narimasita.
Loud thunder sounded last night.
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