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Master Days of the Week in Nihongo - Start the Quiz!

Ready to ace the days of week in Japanese? Dive into our roomaji quiz!

Difficulty: Moderate
2-5mins
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This quiz helps you practice the days of the week in Nihongo (Japanese) with romaji. You'll get instant feedback so you can fix weak spots and remember getsuyoubi through nichiyoubi before class or travel. For more practice, check out another set of questions or try a different version.

What is the Japanese word for Monday in romaji?
getsuyoubi
kayoubi
suiyoubi
mokuyoubi
Monday in Japanese is ???, which in roomaji is "getsuyoubi." The prefix getsu (?) means "moon." Learn more about Japanese weekdays on .
Which of these is the Japanese word for Friday?
kinyoubi
doyoubi
nichiyoubi
kayoubi
Friday in Japanese is ???, pronounced "kinyoubi." The kanji ? stands for gold or metal. For more details see .
What is the Japanese word for Sunday in romaji?
nichiyoubi
getsuoubi
mokuyoubi
suiyoubi
Sunday is ???, which romanizes to "nichiyoubi." The character ? means 'sun' or 'day.' More info is available at .
Which day comes after Thursday in Japanese romaji?
kinyoubi
getsuyoubi
doyoubi
nichiyoubi
Thursday is ??? (mokuyoubi), so the next day is Friday, ??? (kinyoubi). See the weekday sequence at .
Which Japanese word corresponds to Wednesday?
suiyoubi
kayoubi
nichiyoubi
doyoubi
Wednesday is ???, pronounced "suiyoubi." Its kanji ? stands for water. Read more at .
What is the romaji for Saturday in Japanese?
doyoubi
kayoubi
suiyoubi
getsuyoubi
Saturday is ???, which romanizes to "doyoubi." The kanji ? means earth or soil. For more on Japanese days, visit .
What day of the week is "kayoubi"?
Saturday
Tuesday
Thursday
Monday
Kayoubi (???) is Tuesday. The kanji ? means fire. You can explore the full list at .
If today is mokuyoubi, what is the Japanese word for tomorrow?
kayoubi
suiyoubi
kinyoubi
nichiyoubi
Mokuyoubi is Thursday, so tomorrow is Friday (kinyoubi). You can practice the sequence on .
What is the literal meaning of "nichiyoubi"?
Sun day
Water day
Moon day
Fire day
"Nichiyoubi" uses ? (sun) and ?? (day of the week), so it literally means "sun day." See the kanji breakdown at .
Which of these days uses the kanji for water (?)?
kinyoubi
suiyoubi
doyoubi
kayoubi
Water is represented by ? in Japanese, and suiyoubi (???) is Wednesday. More on kanji elements at .
Translate "Wednesday" into Japanese romaji.
mokuyoubi
doyoubi
nichiyoubi
suiyoubi
Wednesday is ???, or suiyoubi in romaji. The first kanji stands for water. Read more at .
Which day uses the element gold or metal in Japanese?
kayoubi
kinyoubi
getsuyoubi
suiyoubi
??? (kinyoubi) uses ?, which means gold or metal. It corresponds to Friday. Further reading at .
If Saturday is doyoubi, what is two days before it?
nichiyoubi
suiyoubi
mokuyoubi
kinyoubi
Two days before Saturday (doyoubi) is Thursday (mokuyoubi). The sequence follows: Thursday ? Friday ? Saturday. See .
Which Japanese weekday literally means "wood day"?
nichiyoubi
mokuyoubi
kinyoubi
kayoubi
??? (mokuyoubi) uses ?, meaning wood or tree, so it's "wood day." More on elemental kanji at .
Which of these day - element pairs is correctly matched in Japanese?
doyoubi - moon
getsuyoubi - water
kayoubi - fire
suiyoubi - earth
Kayoubi (???) uses ?, the kanji for fire, making the match correct. For a full list of pairings, see .
Identify the correct romaji for the day represented by the kanji ???.
suiyoubi
mokuyoubi
doyoubi
nichiyoubi
??? is romanized as doyoubi; ? means earth or soil. Official sources like confirm this.
Which day in romaji starts with "nichi"?
nichiyoubi
nichiyoumi
nichidayobi
nitchiyoubi
Only nidhi'y?bi (???) starts with "nichi." The other options are non-standard. For details, see .
In Japanese, the suffix "youbi" means:
holiday
day (of the week)
month
year
?? (youbi) translates to 'day (of the week).' It's attached to each element or celestial body. More at .
What day comes three days after getsuyoubi?
mokuyoubi
suiyoubi
kinyoubi
nichiyoubi
Getsuyoubi is Monday; adding three days yields Thursday, mokuyoubi. The weekday order is standard. Check for sequence.
In a sequence: suiyoubi, mokuyoubi, what comes next?
getsuyoubi
nichiyoubi
doyoubi
kinyoubi
The order is Wednesday (suiyoubi), Thursday (mokuyoubi), then Friday (kinyoubi). Full list at .
Which of these is not a real Japanese weekday?
suiyoubi
januyoubi
kinyoubi
mokuyoubi
"Januyoubi" is not a Japanese weekday. The seven official days are from nichiyoubi to doyoubi. See the canonical list on .
The kanji ??? is associated with which classical Chinese element?
Fire
Water
Metal
Wood
? (moku) means wood or tree. ??? (mokuyoubi) literally means "wood day." Read about elemental associations at .
Which day corresponds to Mercury in the Japanese planetary naming system?
Tuesday (kayoubi)
Monday (getsuyoubi)
Friday (kinyoubi)
Wednesday (suiyoubi)
Mercury is ?? in Japanese, associated with water. ??? (suiyoubi) is therefore the day for Mercury. Details on Japanese planetary weekdays are at .
What is the etymological origin of the suffix "youbi" (??)?
From Old Japanese hibi meaning 'daily'
From Sanskrit divasa meaning 'day'
From classical Chinese ?? (yàorì) meaning 'shining day'
From Portuguese dia of the day
The Japanese ?? (youbi) comes from the Middle Chinese term ?? (yàorì), literally 'shining day.' See linguistic history at .
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Study Outcomes

  1. Recall Nihongo Days of the Week -

    Be able to recall and list all seven days of the week in nihongo roomaji, matching each to its English counterpart.

  2. Pronounce Japanese Roomaji Days -

    Pronounce each day name accurately using Japanese roomaji, mastering tricky syllables and intonation.

  3. Recognize English Equivalents -

    Identify the English meanings of each nihongo day name to reinforce your vocabulary retention and understanding.

  4. Differentiate Similar Roomaji Sounds -

    Distinguish between days with similar pronunciations like kayoubi (Tuesday) and kinyoubi (Friday) to avoid common errors.

  5. Apply Days of Week in Japanese -

    Use the days of the week in Japanese to craft simple sentences or dialogues for practical communication.

  6. Assess Your Vocabulary Mastery -

    Gauge your proficiency with an interactive quiz format, identifying strengths and areas for further study.

Cheat Sheet

  1. Sino-Japanese Origins -

    The days of the week in nihongo derive from classical Chinese astrology and elemental theory as documented by the Japan Foundation. Getsuyŝbi (月曜日) is "moon day" and Suiyŝbi (水曜日) "water day," giving nihongo days names a logical pattern that simplifies memorization.

  2. Romanization Rules & Macrons -

    Understanding japanese roomaji days means applying Hepburn romanization rules, using macrons (e.g., kayŝbi and kin'yŝbi) to mark long vowels correctly as per the University of Tokyo's Japanese Language Center guidelines. Writing "kayŝbi" rather than "kayobi" ensures precise pronunciation by distinguishing the elongated vowel.

  3. Elemental Mnemonics -

    Link the nihongo days names to English elements - Moon (Getsu), Fire (Ka), Water (Sui), Wood (Moku), Metal (Kin), Earth (Do), Sun (Nichi) - to boost recall through a simple elemental narrative. Saying "Moku the Woodpecker crashes midweek" creates a vivid visual for Wednesday (Mokuyŝbi), demonstrating a playful mnemonic for days of week in japanese.

  4. Pronunciation Pitfalls -

    Roomaji days of week practice should highlight common pitfalls like the double-y in kin'yŝbi (Friday) and the long ŝ in kayŝbi (Tuesday), as endorsed by NHK World-Japan pronunciation guides. Chanting "kin-yo-o-bi" in three beats helps learners lock in the rhythm and avoid underarticulation.

  5. Active Conversational Practice -

    Integrate days of the week in nihongo into daily conversation by asking "Ashita wa nan-yŝbi desu ka?" (What day is tomorrow?) and confidently replying "Getsuyŝbi desu" (It's Monday). According to a Japan Foundation study on active recall, weaving nihongo days into tour schedules or class planning solidifies long-term retention.

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