冬が近づくと、日が短くなる。
As winter approaches, the days get shorter.
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Today is a good day.
暑い日だったので、冷たいジュースが美味しかった。
It was a hot day, so the cold juice was delicious.
ある日、友達に会った。
One day, I met a friend.
今日は特別な日なので、レストランで食事をしました。
Today is a special day, so we had a meal at a restaurant.
試験の日が刻一刻と迫っている。
The day of the exam is approaching moment by moment.
今年の夏は、最高気温が四十度を超える日が多かった
This summer, there were many days when the maximum temperature exceeded 40 degrees.
日が沈むとともに、寒くなった
As the sun set, it became cold.
今日はとてもついてる日だ。
Today is a very lucky day.
あの日の光景が脳裏に焼き付いている。
The scene of that day is burned into my mind.
Usage Notes
Fundamental noun meaning day, sun, or date. Can refer to a 24-hour period, daylight hours, the sun itself, or specific dates. Very common in time expressions and when talking about weather, schedules, or calendar dates. Reading changes to 'nichi' in compounds.
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