Translation of Japanese word "日曜日" to English
日曜日
にちようび
[nichiyoubi]
IPA: /ɲitɕjoːbi/
How to use
日曜日 (nichiyoubi) — 'Sunday'. Literal: Sun day. Abbreviation: 日 (nichi).
🇬🇧 English
Sunday
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 日曜日
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): にちようび
Romaji Transcription: nichiyoubi
Example Sentences
日曜日は休みです。
にちようび は やすみ です。
Sunday is a day off.
日曜日には家族と出かける予定です。
にちようび に は かぞく と でかける よてい です。
I plan to go out with my family on Sunday.
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Common phrases
- 日曜日の朝— Sunday morning
- 日曜日が楽しみ— look forward to Sunday
- 日曜日の教会— Sunday church
Frequency rank: #539 in Japanese
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "日曜日" mean?▼
The Japanese word "日曜日" means "Sunday" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "日曜日"?▼
The word "日曜日" is read as "にちようび" (nichiyoubi). 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 "日曜日"?▼
Yes, here is a practical context/example: "Refers to the seventh day of the week.".
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