昼間

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 昼間 is read as ひるま and means “daytime”.
• Basic usage: The examples show bright daylight entering a window and a street quiet even during the day.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Distinguishing senses and uses
  • It means the span of daylight hours and is broader than 昼, which can center on midday.