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This page is part of the early access version of The Kanji Speedrun. The essentials—kanji meanings and mnemonics—are already in place and usable, but nearly every part of the page is still being polished. Some entries may contain mistakes, but please rest assured we are working hard to make revisions.
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曜
DAY OF THE WEEK
Mnemonic
At the heart of 曜 is the SUN (日), the ultimate marker of time. Picture the bright sun radiating through the week, dividing our days into named slots. Think of 曜 as the shining “label” that attaches to each DAY OF THE WEEK — Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and so on.
Example Vocabulary
- 日曜日（にちようび） – Sunday Click to recall: 日 =
- 月曜日（げつようび） – Monday Click to recall: 月 =
- 火曜日（かようび） – Tuesday
- 水曜日（すいようび） – Wednesday Click to recall: 水 =
- 金曜日（きんようび） – Friday
Example Sentences
- 今日は水曜日です。– Today is Wednesday.
- 日曜日に友達と会います。– I’ll meet my friend on Sunday.