Translation of Japanese word "今日" to English
今日
きょう
[kyou]
IPA: /kʲoː/
Meaning
NounThe current day or date.
How to use
今日 (kyou) — 'today'. 今日は〜 — Today is ~. 今日中に (kyoujuu ni) — by the end of today. 今日の天気 — today's weather.
🇬🇧 English
today
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 今日
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): きょう
Romaji Transcription: kyou
Example Sentences
今日は雨が降っています。
きょうはあめがふっています。
It's raining today.
今日は日曜日です。
Today is Sunday.
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Common phrases
- 今日中に— by end of today / within today
- 今日の天気— today's weather
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Frequency rank: #102 in Japanese
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "今日" mean?▼
The Japanese word "今日" means "today" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "今日"?▼
The word "今日" is read as "きょう" (kyou). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "A word to express the current day.".
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