二日
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This is a counter expression for days. It combines the number 二 (ni, 'two') with the counter 日 (ka / Nichi, 'day'), but has an irregular reading 『ふつか』 (futsuka). It can mean 'two days' as a duration or 'the second day' of a month. Example: 『二日かかります』 (futsuka kakarimasu, 'It takes two days').
Theme
Two friends, Ken and User, are planning a weekend hiking trip in the mountains. They discuss the weather forecast and how long they should stay.
二日
ふつか
two days
Time & DatesDays & Months
Memory Hook
To remember 『二日』 (futsuka, 'two days'), think of 'foo-tsu-ka' — 'foo' for 'two' and 'tsuka' sounds like 'two days' in a calendar. Picture marking two days on a calendar.
Cultural Note
『二日』 (futsuka, 'two days') is often used in scheduling, e.g., 『二日間』 (futsukakan, 'for two days') for trips or events. In Japan, it's also part of dates like 『二月二日』 (nigatsu futsuka, 'February 2nd'), where it means the second day of the month.
Forms
Base: 二日This is a counter expression for days. It combines the number 二 (ni, 'two') with the counter 日 (ka / Nichi, 'day'), but has an irregular reading 『ふつか』 (futsuka). It can mean 'two days' as a duration or 'the second day' of a month. Example: 『二日かかります』 (futsuka kakarimasu, 'It takes two days').