真昼

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: In 真昼 (まひる), true middle 真 and daytime 昼 combine to denote broad midday.
• Basic usage: 真昼 emphasizes the bright middle portion of the day.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Broad daylight around midday
  • It is not restricted to the exact instant of noon, and 真昼から makes that period a starting point.