Translation of Japanese word "平日" to English
平日
へいじつ
[heijitsu]
IPA: /heːdʑɯtsɯ/
Meaning
NounAny individual day of the week, except those which form the weekend or the single weekly day off; that is: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday, but not Saturday or Sunday. Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, but not Friday. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, or Saturday, but not Sunday. (e.g. in Vietnam) Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday, but not Saturday.
How to use
平日 (heijitsu) — 'weekday / business day'. 平日に働く — work on weekdays. Antonym: 週末 or 休日 (kyuujitsu).
🇬🇧 English
weekday
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 平日
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): へいじつ
Romaji Transcription: heijitsu
Example Sentences
平日は仕事が忙しいです。
へいじつ は しごと が いそがしい です。
I'm busy with work on weekdays.
平日は早く寝ます。
へいじつ は はやく ねます。
I go to bed early on weekdays.
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Common phrases
- 平日の昼間— weekday daytime
- 平日のみ営業— open weekdays only
- 平日の朝— weekday morning
Frequency rank: #532 in Japanese
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "平日" mean?▼
The Japanese word "平日" means "weekday" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "平日"?▼
The word "平日" is read as "へいじつ" (heijitsu). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
Can I see a usage guide or example with "平日"?▼
Yes, here is a practical context/example: "The five days from Monday to Friday in a week.".
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