Japanese

ほんじつ
Meaning: today (formal)
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

本
日

Example sentences

Thank you for coming today despite your busy schedule.
間もなく、本日の営業を終了いたします。
We will be closing for the day shortly.
本日をもって終了します。
We will finish as of today.
本日をもって、このプロジェクトは終了します。
As of today, this project will end.
本日はわざわざお越しいただき、ありがとうございます。
Thank you for coming all the way today.
本日は私が司会を務めさせていただきます。
I will serve as the chairperson today.
本日はお忙しい中、お越しいただき誠にありがとうございます。
Thank you very much for coming today despite your busy schedule.
部長は本日、外出されるとの事です。
I hear the director will be out today.
強風のため、本日のイベントは中止となりました。
Due to strong winds, today's event has been cancelled.
アユ漁は本日解禁された
Ayu fishing was opened today.

Usage Notes

A formal version of 'kyō' (today), commonly used in announcements, business settings, and polite speech.

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