～日
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Counter suffix for counting days. Attaches to numbers to form expressions like 『一日』 (tsuitachi, '1st day / One day'), 『二日』 (futsuka, '2nd day / Two days'), etc. Irregular readings exist for some numbers.
Theme
Two friends, Ken and User, are planning a weekend hiking trip and discussing how many days to spend on the trail.
～日
～にち
counter for days
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Memory Hook
Think of a calendar with days marked by the sun. The counter 『～日』 (～nichi) sounds like 'knee-chee' — imagine counting days by bending your knee each day!
Cultural Note
『～日』 (～nichi) is essential for discussing dates, durations, and schedules in Japanese. It's used in everyday conversations, such as planning events or talking about holidays like 『お正月』 (oshougatsu, 'New Year').
Forms
Base: ～日Counter suffix for counting days. Attaches to numbers to form expressions like 『一日』 (tsuitachi, '1st day / One day'), 『二日』 (futsuka, '2nd day / Two days'), etc. Irregular readings exist for some numbers.