• 夕方ゆうがた — evening
• 夕日ゆうひ — sunset
• 夕食ゆうしょく — dinner
• 夕刊ゆうかん — evening newspaper
• 夕焼ゆうやけ — red sunset sky
• 夕立ゆうだち — evening shower (rain)

“夕” is often used in poetic and seasonal expressions. Though simple in shape, it’s rich in imagery and shows up in compound words describing time, meals, or scenery.

夕方ゆうがたに 散歩さんぽします。
I take a walk in the evening.

夕食ゆうしょくは 午後ごご６時じです。
Dinner is at 6 PM.