day in Japanese
day in Japanese is 日, 一日, 昼 — day means the 24-hour period during which the Earth completes one rotation, from one midnight to the next.
day in Japanese
日
Pronounced: hi
A period of time equal or almost equal to a full day-night cycle, being 24 hours long.
一日
Pronounced: ichinichi
A period of time equal or almost equal to a full day-night cycle, being 24 hours long.
昼
Pronounced: hiru
(informal, or, meteorology) A 24-hour period beginning at 6am or sunrise.
日
Pronounced: hi
(informal, or, meteorology) A 24-hour period beginning at 6am or sunrise.
日
Pronounced: hi
A period of time between two set times which mark the beginning and the end of day in a calendar, such as from midnight to the following midnight or (Judaism) from nightfall to the following nightfall.
昼
Pronounced: hiru
A period of time between two set times which mark the beginning and the end of day in a calendar, such as from midnight to the following midnight or (Judaism) from nightfall to the following nightfall.
日
Pronounced: hi
昼間
Pronounced: hiruma
の日
An observance lasting for a day, such as an annual holiday.
デー
Pronounced: dē
An observance lasting for a day, such as an annual holiday.
What does "day" mean?
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noun The 24-hour period during which the Earth completes one rotation, from one midnight to the next.
"We spent three days hiking through the mountains."
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noun The part of the 24-hour period when it is light outside, as opposed to night.
"She prefers to study during the day rather than at night."
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noun The hours spent at work or school.
"He had a long day at the office and just wanted to go home."
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noun A particular period or era, especially referring to someone's lifetime or a past time.
"In her grandmother's day, people wrote letters instead of texting."
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day in a sentence
- We spent three days hiking through the mountains.
- She prefers to study during the day rather than at night.
- He had a long day at the office and just wanted to go home.
- In her grandmother's day, people wrote letters instead of texting.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "day" in Japanese?
"day" in Japanese is 日, 一日, 昼. day means: The 24-hour period during which the Earth completes one rotation, from one midnight to the next.
How do you pronounce 日?
"day" in Japanese is 日, pronounced "hi".
How do you use "day" in a sentence?
Example: "We spent three days hiking through the mountains." In Japanese, "day" is 日, 一日, 昼.
Are there other ways to say "day" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 6 translations listed for "day": 日, 一日, 昼, 昼間, の日, デー.
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