Basic Communications in Japan

Telling Time

In Japan, punctuality is a virtue that is valued highly. One should arrive for meetings and appointments no later than the designated time, if not a few minutes early.There are clocks in all public places in Japan, however, it is always perfectly acceptable to ask a passerby for the correct time.
"What Time Is It?"
Transcript:
Transcript: 今何時ですか?
English Word or Phrase: What time is it?
Transcript: 朝の8時
English Word or Phrase: 8:00 a.m.
Transcript: 夜の8時
English Word or Phrase: 8:00 p.m.
Transcript: 昼の3時15分
English Word or Phrase: 3:15 p.m.
Transcript: 朝の11時半
English Word or Phrase: 11:30 a.m.
Transcript: 夜の7時45分
English Word or Phrase: 7:45p.m.