九日
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This is a date expression meaning the ninth day of a month. It uses the irregular reading 『ここのか』 (kokonoka) instead of the regular 『きゅうにち』 (kyuunichi). It does not require a counter when used as a date, e.g., 『九月九日』 (kugatsu kokonoka, 'September 9th').
Theme
In a small town, User and their neighbor Yoshiko are discussing upcoming local events and dates.
九日
ここのか
ninth day of the month
Time & DatesDays & Months
Memory Hook
Imagine a calendar where the ninth day is circled. 'Kyu' sounds like 'cue' — you cue up on the ninth day for an event. 'Cue day' → 九日 (kokonoka, 'ninth day').
Cultural Note
In Japan, dates like 九日 (kokonoka, 'ninth day') are commonly used in schedules, appointments, and holidays. For example, 『九月九日』 (kugatsu kokonoka, 'September 9th') is known as 'Chrysanthemum Day' or 'Double Ninth Festival' in some traditions.
Forms
Base: 九日This is a date expression meaning the ninth day of a month. It uses the irregular reading 『ここのか』 (kokonoka) instead of the regular 『きゅうにち』 (kyuunichi). It does not require a counter when used as a date, e.g., 『九月九日』 (kugatsu kokonoka, 'September 9th').