月曜日
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Base noun for the day of the week. It is part of the seven-day week system in Japanese, where each day ends in 『曜日』 (youbi, 'day of the week'). The number 1 corresponds to Monday as the first day of the week. Usage example: 『月曜日に会いましょう』 (getsuyoubi ni aimashou, 'Let's meet on Monday').
Theme
At a café, User and their coworker Yuta are planning their work schedule for the upcoming week.
月曜日
げつようび
Monday
Time & DatesDays & Months
Memory Hook
Imagine the moon (月 getsu) shining on the first day of the work week — Monday! 'Moon day' → 月曜日 (getsuyoubi, 'Monday').
Cultural Note
In Japan, the week starts on Monday, and 月曜日 (getsuyoubi, 'Monday') is often associated with the beginning of the work or school week. Many people feel a bit of 『月曜病』 (getsuyoubyou, 'Monday blues') after the weekend.
Forms
Base: 月曜日Base noun for the day of the week. It is part of the seven-day week system in Japanese, where each day ends in 『曜日』 (youbi, 'day of the week'). The number 1 corresponds to Monday as the first day of the week. Usage example: 『月曜日に会いましょう』 (getsuyoubi ni aimashou, 'Let's meet on Monday').