あ明aけkeがた方gata
1.
The time just before morning when the night is transitioning to day, characterized by dim light and cool air.
2.
The period around daybreak, when the darkness begins to lift but the sun has not yet fully risen, often associated with stillness and calm.
3.
The early hours of the morning just prior to sunrise, marked by a gradual increase in brightness as the day begins.
Example:
その事故は明け方に起こった。