“Hirunandesu” is a Japanese term that translates to “it’s afternoon” or “it’s daytime.” It is often used colloquially to refer to the time of day when the sun is up and typically associated with the hours between morning and evening. The word combines “hiru,” which means “afternoon” or “daytime,” with “nandesu,” a phrase that can imply explanation or assertion in Japanese conversational context. Overall, it conveys a simple acknowledgment of the current time being within the day.
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