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How do you say "Monday" in Japanese?
月曜日
getsuyōbi
In Japanese, "Monday" is 月曜日 (getsuyōbi).
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Pronunciation
月曜日 is written using kanji. Romanised as getsuyōbi, it sounds roughly like "geh-tsoo-yoh-bee" to an English ear.
Writing and usage
月 (moon) combines with 曜 (celestial body) and 日 (day). Monday is the moon day, reflecting Japanese day-naming after heavenly bodies.
Example sentence
月曜日は仕事始めの日です。
Getsuyoubi wa shigoto hajime no hi desu.
Monday is the start of the working week.
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How to remember 月曜日
Moon (月) day - remember Monday connects to the lunar cycle.
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Questions about 月曜日
How do you pronounce 月曜日?
月曜日 is romanised as getsuyōbi. Say it roughly like "geh-tsoo-yoh-bee" in English. Each Japanese syllable has even weight, so keep the rhythm steady.
Is 月曜日 formal or casual?
月曜日 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 月曜日 written in Japanese?
月曜日 is written using kanji. 月 (moon) combines with 曜 (celestial body) and 日 (day).
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