Japanese

みっかかん
Meaning: three days
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

三
日
間

Example sentences

I had a fever for three days straight.
彼は旅行で家を三日間空っぽにした。
He left his house empty for three days because of a trip.
来週から三日間、大阪へ出張する予定です。
I plan to go on a business trip to Osaka for three days starting next week.
犯人は被害者を地下室に三日間監禁した。
The criminal confined the victim in a basement for three days.
彼はひどい風邪で三日間寝込んでいる。
He has been bedridden for three days with a bad cold.
三日間、雨が降り続いています。
It has been raining for three days straight.
三日間にわたり、大雨が降り続いた。
The heavy rain continued for three days.
祖父の葬儀に参列するため、三日間の忌引きを取った。
I took a three-day bereavement leave to attend my grandfather's funeral.
祖父が亡くなったので、三日間の忌引を申請した。
I applied for a three-day bereavement leave because my grandfather passed away.

Usage Notes

Refers to a duration of three full days. The counter '間' (kan) emphasizes the period of time.

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