Day quiz
Name each day in Japanese.
Practice the seven weekday names from English prompts and kanji prompts until the readings feel familiar.
7 days
2 prompt types
How do you read this day of the week?
火曜日
Tip: You can use romaji or kana. Example: "getsuyoubi" or "げつようび"
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What to Practice
Practice Japanese days of the week. Each day is named after a celestial body or element: Sun, Moon, Fire, Water, Wood, Metal, and Earth.
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Why it Matters
Knowing the days of the week is fundamental for daily life, from making appointments to understanding business hours.
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How to Practice
Use this quiz to practice converting days of the week into their Japanese readings. All days end with "youbi" (曜日).
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Study Tips
- • Link each day to its element: Monday is Moon, Tuesday is Fire, Wednesday is Water, Thursday is Wood, Friday is Metal/Gold, Saturday is Earth, and Sunday is Sun.
- • The suffix "youbi" is the same for all days, so you only need to remember the first kanji.
- • Say the full day out loud as you type to reinforce your memory.
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Day Patterns
Structure:
[Element] + youbi (曜日)
Example:
Moon + youbi = Getsuyoubi (Monday)
Days of the Week
Japanese day names and their meanings
| Day | Element | Pronunciation | Japanese |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | Moon | getsuyoubi | 月曜日 |
| Tuesday | Fire | kayoubi | 火曜日 |
| Wednesday | Water | suiyoubi | 水曜日 |
| Thursday | Wood | mokuyoubi | 木曜日 |
| Friday | Metal/Gold | kinyoubi | 金曜日 |
| Saturday | Earth | doyoubi | 土曜日 |
| Sunday | Sun | nichiyoubi | 日曜日 |
