Translation and Meaning of: 月曜 - getsuyou
On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 月曜 (getsuyou) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.
Romaji: getsuyou
Kana: げつよう
Type: noun
L: jlpt-n3
Translation / Meaning: Segunda-feira
Meaning in English: Monday
Definition: Monday: first day of the week.
Table of Content
- Etymology
- Writing
- Synonyms
- Example Phrases
Explanation and Etymology - (月曜) getsuyou
The word 「月曜」 (getsuyou) means "Monday" in Japanese and is part of the naming system for the days of the week, which is heavily influenced by Chinese culture and celestial bodies. In Japan, the days of the week were structured based on the seven main "luminaries" of classical astrology: the Sun, the Moon, and the five planets visible to the naked eye, associated with elements of Eastern cosmology.
Etimologicamente, 「月曜」 é formado por dois kanji: 「月」 (tsuki ou getsu), que significa "lua", e 「曜」 (you), um caractere que denota "dia da semana" ou "luminosidade". Assim, a palavra pode ser interpretada literalmente como "dia da lua". Essa associação reflete a influência da Lua nos ciclos naturais e no tempo, algo que foi historicamente significativo em várias culturas.
No contexto cotidiano, 「月曜」 é usado para indicar a segunda-feira, tanto na linguagem falada quanto escrita. A palavra é comumente combinada com 「日」 (bi ou nichi), como em 「月曜日」 (getsuyoubi), que é a forma completa e formal para "segunda-feira". No entanto, a versão abreviada 「月曜」 é amplamente compreendida e usada em situações informais ou quando o contexto já é claro, como em calendários ou horários.
The naming of the days of the week in Japan was adopted during the Heian period (794–1185), influenced by Chinese astrology and later adapted to the Western system. Currently, 「月曜」 symbolizes the beginning of the workweek, often associated with a fresh start and, for many, the resumption of responsibilities and routines.
How to Write in Japanese - (月曜) getsuyou
See below a step-by-step guide on how to write the word by hand in Japanese (月曜) getsuyou:
Synonyms and similar words
There are different ways of expressing the idea of "Monday: first day of the week." in the Japanese language.
A way of saying "Segunda-feira" é "(月曜) getsuyou".
Below is a list of Japanese words that have the same meaning or are a variation of the word. "(月曜) getsuyou":
- 月曜日 (げつようび) - Segunda-feira
Words related to: 月曜
See also other related words from our dictionary:
Kana: としつき
Romaji: toshitsuki
Meaning:
months and years
Kana: すいよう
Romaji: suiyou
Meaning:
Quarta-feira
Words with the same pronunciation: げつよう getsuyou
Example Sentences - (月曜) getsuyou
Below are some example sentences:
月曜日は私の一番嫌いな曜日です。
Getsuyoubi wa watashi no ichiban kirai na youbi desu
Monday is my least favorite day of the week.
Monday is my most hated day.
- 月曜日 - means "Monday" in Japanese
- は - topic particle in Japanese
- 私の - "meu" in Japanese
- 一番 - "the most" or "number one" in Japanese
- 嫌いな - "hated" or "disliked" in Japanese
- 曜日 - "day of the week" in Japanese
- です - verb "to be" in Japanese
私の時間割は毎週月曜日から金曜日までです。
Watashi no jikanwari wa maishuu getsuyoubi kara kin'youbi made desu
My schedule is Monday through Friday every Monday.
- 私の時間割 - "My schedule" in Japanese
- は - Japanese topic particle
- 毎週 - "Every week" in Japanese
- 月曜日 - "Monday" in Japanese
- から - "From" in Japanese
- 金曜日 - "Friday" in Japanese
- まで - "Until" in Japanese
- です - Polite way of "being" in Japanese
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