Translation of Japanese word "明日" to English
明日
あした
[ashita]
IPA: /aɕiɾa/
Meaning
NounThe day after the present day.
How to use
明日 (ashita) — 'tomorrow'. Also read myouNichi (formal). 明日の朝 — tomorrow morning. また明日！ — See you tomorrow!
🇬🇧 English
tomorrow
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 明日
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): あした
Romaji Transcription: ashita
Example Sentences
明日は試験があります。
あしたはしけんがあります。
There is a test tomorrow.
明日は旅行に行きます。
あしたはりょこうにいきます。
We will go on a trip tomorrow.
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Common phrases
- また明日！— See you tomorrow!
- 明日の朝— tomorrow morning
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Frequency rank: #103 in Japanese
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "明日" mean?▼
The Japanese word "明日" means "tomorrow" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "明日"?▼
The word "明日" is read as "あした" (ashita). 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 next day.".
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