Asa

/ˌeɪ es ˈeɪ/
noun

In Japanese, it means morning.

Asa ga kita.
Visual representation of "asa" - In Japanese, it means morning

Often appears as...

  • ohayou gozaimasu
  • asa ga kita
acronym

American Society of Anesthesiologists.

He is a member of the ASA.
Visual representation of "asa" - American Society of Anesthesiologists

Often appears as...

  • asa member
  • asa rating

Usage tips

Formal

Technical

noun

In Yoruba, it means culture or tradition.

Asa wa ni n gbe d'ede
Visual representation of "asa" - In Yoruba, it means culture or tradition

Often appears as...

  • asa wa
  • asa yoruba
acronym

American Sociological Association.

Her paper was published by the ASA.
Visual representation of "asa" - American Sociological Association

Often appears as...

  • asa membership
  • asa journal

Usage tips

Formal

Technical

noun

Name of a popular Nigerian female artist.

Have you listened to Asa's songs?
Visual representation of "asa" - Name of a popular Nigerian female artist

Often appears as...

  • asa's songs
  • asa's album

Usage tips

Colloquial

noun

In Japanese, it means morning.

Asa ga kita.
Visual representation of "asa" - In Japanese, it means morning

Often appears as...

  • ohayou gozaimasu
  • asa ga kita
acronym

American Society of Anesthesiologists.

He is a member of the ASA.
Visual representation of "asa" - American Society of Anesthesiologists

Often appears as...

  • asa member
  • asa rating

Usage tips

Formal

Technical

noun

In Yoruba, it means culture or tradition.

Asa wa ni n gbe d'ede
Visual representation of "asa" - In Yoruba, it means culture or tradition

Often appears as...

  • asa wa
  • asa yoruba
acronym

American Sociological Association.

Her paper was published by the ASA.
Visual representation of "asa" - American Sociological Association

Often appears as...

  • asa membership
  • asa journal

Usage tips

Formal

Technical

noun

Name of a popular Nigerian female artist.

Have you listened to Asa's songs?
Visual representation of "asa" - Name of a popular Nigerian female artist

Often appears as...

  • asa's songs
  • asa's album

Usage tips

Colloquial

Definition 1 of 5
Visual representation of "asa"
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Time of Day

Understand that 'asa' indicates a specific part of the day when mentioned in a Japanese context.

Illustration for Time of Day
Asa ni Nihon-go wo benkyou suru. (I study Japanese in the morning.)
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Common Greeting

'Ohayou gozaimasu' often follows 'asa' as part of a morning greeting in Japan.

Illustration for Common Greeting
Asa ga kita, ohayou gozaimasu! (Morning has come, good morning!)
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Cultural Context

'Asa' implies more than time; it can reference activities or feelings specific to mornings in Japan.

Illustration for Cultural Context
Asa ga suki desu, shizuka de utsukushii. (I love the morning, it's quiet and beautiful.)
LampPro Tip 1/3

Time of Day

Understand that 'asa' indicates a specific part of the day when mentioned in a Japanese context.

Illustration for Time of Day
Asa ni Nihon-go wo benkyou suru. (I study Japanese in the morning.)
LampPro Tip 2/3

Common Greeting

'Ohayou gozaimasu' often follows 'asa' as part of a morning greeting in Japan.

Illustration for Common Greeting
Asa ga kita, ohayou gozaimasu! (Morning has come, good morning!)
LampPro Tip 3/3

Cultural Context

'Asa' implies more than time; it can reference activities or feelings specific to mornings in Japan.

Illustration for Cultural Context
Asa ga suki desu, shizuka de utsukushii. (I love the morning, it's quiet and beautiful.)
LampPro Tip 1/3

Time of Day

Understand that 'asa' indicates a specific part of the day when mentioned in a Japanese context.

Illustration for Time of Day
Asa ni Nihon-go wo benkyou suru. (I study Japanese in the morning.)
LampPro Tip 2/3

Common Greeting

'Ohayou gozaimasu' often follows 'asa' as part of a morning greeting in Japan.

Illustration for Common Greeting
Asa ga kita, ohayou gozaimasu! (Morning has come, good morning!)
LampPro Tip 3/3

Cultural Context

'Asa' implies more than time; it can reference activities or feelings specific to mornings in Japan.

Illustration for Cultural Context
Asa ga suki desu, shizuka de utsukushii. (I love the morning, it's quiet and beautiful.)
Visual representation of the word "Asa"

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Quote examples

Lawrence Osborne

British Novelist

Asa Briggs was a historian of class history, so he felt obligated to bring in his driver. That's the English class thing that is much weaker now.
Portrait of Lawrence Osborne

Quote examples

Gary Ross

American Actor

The dynamic range of a digital camera is not that much greater than film, particularly if you push the ASA a little bit.
Portrait of Gary Ross

Quote examples

Ncuti Gatwa

Asa Butterfield is a big prankster.
Portrait of Ncuti Gatwa

Quote examples

Lawrence Osborne

British Novelist

Asa Briggs was a historian of class history, so he felt obligated to bring in his driver. That's the English class thing that is much weaker now.
Portrait of Lawrence Osborne

Quote examples

Gary Ross

American Actor

The dynamic range of a digital camera is not that much greater than film, particularly if you push the ASA a little bit.
Portrait of Gary Ross

Quote examples

Ncuti Gatwa

Asa Butterfield is a big prankster.
Portrait of Ncuti Gatwa
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