Japanese

にちようび
Meaning: Sunday
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

日
曜
日

Example sentences

I spend Sundays relaxing with my family.
日曜日以外は、毎日仕事に行きます。
I go to work every day except Sundays.
日曜日を除いて、毎日営業しています。
We are open every day except Sunday.
日曜日は家族と教会へ行きます。
I go to church with my family on Sundays.
毎週日曜日にシーツを洗濯する。
I wash the sheets every Sunday.
日曜日はたいてい家でゆっくりしています。
I usually relax at home on Sundays.
市のスポーツセンターで毎週日曜日にバドミントンを楽しんでいる。
I enjoy badminton every Sunday at the city's sports center.
日曜日の朝、窓ガラスを拭いた。
On Sunday morning, I wiped the window panes.
来週の日曜日は、午後なら都合がいいです。
Next Sunday afternoon would be convenient for me.
毎週、日曜日に家族で外食をします。
Every week, I go out to eat with my family on Sundays.

Usage Notes

The day of the week between Saturday and Monday. In Japan, it is typically a holiday for schools and companies.

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