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How do you say "Friday" in Japanese?
金曜日
kinyōbi
In Japanese, "Friday" is 金曜日 (kinyōbi).
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Pronunciation
金曜日 is written using kanji. Romanised as kinyōbi, it sounds roughly like "kee-nyoh-bee" to an English ear.
Writing and usage
金 (gold/metal) combines with 曜 (celestial body) and 日 (day). Friday is the gold day, marking precious value and the approach of weekend rest.
Example sentence
金曜日は学校の後に部活があります。
Kin'youbi wa gakkou no ato ni bukatsu ga arimasu.
On Friday there is club activity after school.
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How to remember 金曜日
Gold (金) day - Friday shines as the gateway to the weekend.
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Questions about 金曜日
How do you pronounce 金曜日?
金曜日 is romanised as kinyōbi. Say it roughly like "kee-nyoh-bee" in English. Each Japanese syllable has even weight, so keep the rhythm steady.
Is 金曜日 formal or casual?
金曜日 is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech. The level of formality comes from the sentence structure around it, not from the word itself.
How is 金曜日 written in Japanese?
金曜日 is written using kanji. 金 (gold/metal) combines with 曜 (celestial body) and 日 (day).
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