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Base noun meaning 'day'. It can refer to a calendar day, daytime, or the sun. Often used in compound words for dates and days of the week. Example: 『今日はいい日です』 (kyou wa ii hi desu, 'Today is a good day').
Theme
Two friends, Ken and User, are planning a weekend trip and discussing how many days to spend at a hot spring resort.
日
ひ
day
Time & DatesCalendar Terms
Memory Hook
Imagine a calendar with a big sun on each day. The sun says, 『日』 (hi, 'day') — it's a sunny day! 'Hi' sounds like 'he' in 'hello' for a new day.
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『日』 (hi, 'day') is used in many date expressions, such as 『今日』 (kyou, 'today') and 『日曜日』 (nichiyoubi, 'Sunday'). It's a fundamental part of daily life and scheduling.
Forms
Base: 日Base noun meaning 'day'. It can refer to a calendar day, daytime, or the sun. Often used in compound words for dates and days of the week. Example: 『今日はいい日です』 (kyou wa ii hi desu, 'Today is a good day').