Translation and Meaning of: 当日 - toujitsu
On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 当日 (toujitsu) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.
Romaji: toujitsu
Kana: とうじつ
Type: noun
L: jlpt-n2
Translation / Meaning: appointed day; very day
Meaning in English: appointed day;very day
Definition: [noun] That day. That time.
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Explanation and Etymology - (当日) toujitsu
The Japanese word 当日 (toujitsu) is a term commonly used in the context of indicating the "day in question" or "the day something occurs." The etymology of this word consists of two kanji: 「当」 (tou) and 「日」 (jitsu). The kanji 「当」 has meanings related to reaching, hitting, or being related to something specific, while 「日」 refers to the concept of day. Therefore, the combination of these elements forms the idea of a particular or specific day.
The use of 当日 is quite common in contexts where events, commitments, or specific occasions are discussed that will occur or occurred on a particular day. For example, imagine you have a job interview; the day of the interview would be referred to as 当日. The expression highlights the exact day and removes possible ambiguities about the date discussed.
Historically, words that involve 「日」 have always played a crucial role in Japanese culture and language, as time and dates are fundamental elements in social and cultural organization. Radicals like 「日」 are prevalent, used in various words related to time and the passing of days. From this, we can see how 当日 is not just a combination of kanji, but part of a linguistic tradition that pays attention to the temporal details of daily life.
In addition to its everyday use, 当日 can be found in more formal contexts, such as in official documents, event invitations, or as part of terms of service and contracts. The correct use of the term can add an additional layer of clarity and precision, being a key component in textual communication in Japanese.
Synonyms and similar words
- 当日 (Tōjitsu) - The day in question; the current day of the occasion.
- その日 (Sono hi) - That day; the mentioned day.
- 当日の (Tōjitsu no) - On the day in question; referring to the current day of the occasion.
- その日の (Sono hi no) - On the mentioned day; referring to that specific day.
- 当日に (Tōjitsu ni) - On the day in question; on the current day of the occasion.
- その日に (Sono hi ni) - On the mentioned day; on that specific day.
- 当日まで (Tōjitsu made) - Until the day in question; until the current day of the occasion.
- その日まで (Sono hi made) - Until that day; until the mentioned day.
Words related
Words with the same pronunciation: とうじつ toujitsu
How to Write in Japanese - (当日) toujitsu
See below a step-by-step guide on how to write the word by hand in Japanese (当日) toujitsu:
Example Sentences - (当日) toujitsu
Below are some example sentences:
Toujitsu wa taisetsu na hi desu
The day in question is an important day.
The day is an important day.
- 当日 - means "on the day" or "on the very day".
- は - topic particle that indicates the subject of the sentence, in this case, "the day."
- 大切 - means "important" or "precious".
- な - particle that connects the adjective "important" to the noun "day".
- 日 - means "day".
- です - verb "to be" in the polite and polite form.
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