定休日
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Noun meaning a fixed or scheduled day off, such as for a business. Used to indicate regular closures, e.g., 『月曜日は定休日です』 (getsuyōbi wa teikyūbi desu, 'Monday is the regular holiday').
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User and their coworker Sakura are planning a team lunch. They need to check if their favorite restaurant is open today.
定休日
ていきゅうび
regular holiday
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Memory Hook
Imagine a shop with a sign that says '定休日' (teikyūbi, 'regular holiday'). Think: '定' (tei, 'fixed') + '休日' (kyūjitsu, 'holiday') → a fixed holiday day. 'Tei-kyū-bi' sounds like 'take a break day' — it's the regular day off!
Cultural Note
In Japan, many shops and restaurants have a 『定休日』 (teikyūbi, 'regular holiday'), often on a specific day of the week like Monday or Tuesday. It's common to check signs or websites before visiting to avoid finding a place closed.
Forms
Base: 定休日Noun meaning a fixed or scheduled day off, such as for a business. Used to indicate regular closures, e.g., 『月曜日は定休日です』 (getsuyōbi wa teikyūbi desu, 'Monday is the regular holiday').