木曜日 (Mokuyoubi) is the standard Japanese term for Thursday, essential for scheduling and daily communication.
木曜日 30초 만에
- 木曜日 (Mokuyoubi) means Thursday.
- Used for the day of the week.
- Commonly used in daily conversation.
§ Don't confuse it with other days of the week
One of the most common mistakes beginners make is mixing up the days of the week. While 木曜日 specifically means Thursday, it's easy to get it confused with similar-sounding words or other day names, especially when you're just starting out. For example, 月曜日 (Getsuyōbi - Monday) and 火曜日 (Kayōbi - Tuesday) both end in -曜日, just like 木曜日. The key is to pay close attention to the first kanji and associate it with the correct day.
- DEFINITION
- 月曜日 (Getsuyōbi): Monday
- DEFINITION
- 火曜日 (Kayōbi): Tuesday
§ Pronunciation issues
The pronunciation of 木曜日 can be tricky for English speakers. The 'oku' sound can sometimes be mispronounced as 'oh-koo' instead of a quicker, almost blended 'oh-k'. Also, ensure you're getting the 'yō' sound correct, which is like 'yo' in English, not 'yoh'. The 'bi' at the end is a soft 'bee' sound.
- DEFINITION
- 木曜日 (Mokuyōbi): Pronounced 'moh-koo-yoh-bee' but with a quick 'oku'.
Practice saying it out loud several times. Listen to native speakers if possible. Repetition is key to mastering Japanese pronunciation.
§ Incorrect usage in sentences
While knowing the meaning is important, using 木曜日 correctly in a sentence is crucial. Japanese uses particles to indicate the function of words in a sentence. When referring to an action happening on Thursday, you'll typically use the particle に (ni).
木曜日に会議があります。
(Thursday ni kaigi ga arimasu.)
There is a meeting on Thursday.
Forgetting the particle, or using the wrong one, can make your sentence sound unnatural or even incorrect. However, if you are simply stating what day it is, you don't always need に.
今日は木曜日です。
(Kyō wa Mokuyōbi desu.)
Today is Thursday.
§ Not learning related vocabulary
Learning a word in isolation is less effective than learning it in context. When you learn 木曜日, try to also learn words related to days of the week, time, and scheduling. This will help reinforce your understanding and make it easier to recall.
昨日 (Kinō): Yesterday
今日 (Kyō): Today
明日 (Ashita): Tomorrow
毎週 (Maishū): Every week
週末 (Shūmatsu): Weekend
By expanding your vocabulary around a core word like 木曜日, you build a stronger foundation for conversational Japanese.
木曜日の明日、何をしますか？
(Mokuyōbi no ashita, nani o shimasu ka?)
What will you do tomorrow, Thursday?
How Formal Is It?
"次回の会議は木曜日でございます。 (Jikai no kaigi wa mokuyoubi de gozaimasu.) -- The next meeting will be on Thursday."
"木曜日に映画を見に行きましょう。 (Mokuyoubi ni eiga o mi ni ikimashou.) -- Let's go see a movie on Thursday."
"木曜日、暇？ (Mokuyoubi, hima?) -- Are you free on Thursday?"
"もくようびは、ようちえんがお休みだよ。 (Mokuyoubi wa, youchien ga oyasumi da yo.) -- Thursday is a day off from kindergarten."
"今週の木曜、飲みに行かない？ (Konshuu no mokuyou, nomi ni ikanai?) -- Wanna go for a drink this Thursday?"
재미있는 사실
The naming convention for days of the week in Japanese (and other East Asian languages) is based on the five elements (wood, fire, earth, metal, water) plus the sun and moon.
수준별 예문
木曜日に友達と映画を見に行きます。
On Thursday, I'm going to see a movie with a friend.
毎週木曜日は日本語のクラスがあります。
Every Thursday, I have Japanese class.
次の木曜日は祝日です。
Next Thursday is a public holiday.
会議は木曜日の午前10時からです。
The meeting starts at 10 AM on Thursday.
先週の木曜日はとても忙しかったです。
Last Thursday was very busy.
木曜日の午後に図書館に行きます。
I'm going to the library on Thursday afternoon.
木曜日の夜にレストランを予約しました。
I made a restaurant reservation for Thursday night.
木曜日の天気は晴れの予報です。
The weather forecast for Thursday is sunny.
来週の木曜日は何か予定がありますか？
Do you have any plans for next Thursday?
毎週木曜日はヨガのクラスに参加しています。
I participate in a yoga class every Thursday.
次の会議は木曜日の午後2時からです。
The next meeting is from 2 PM on Thursday.
木曜日までにこのレポートを完成させる必要があります。
I need to finish this report by Thursday.
先週の木曜日は大変忙しい一日でした。
Last Thursday was a very busy day.
木曜日には新しい映画が公開されるそうです。
I heard a new movie will be released on Thursday.
もし木曜日が都合が悪ければ、金曜日に変更できます。
If Thursday is inconvenient, we can change it to Friday.
木曜日の夜はたいてい家でゆっくりしています。
I usually relax at home on Thursday evenings.
사용법
The kanji for 'Thursday' is 木曜日.
The first kanji, 木, means 'tree' or 'wood'. The second kanji, 曜, means 'weekday' or 'day of the week'. The last kanji, 日, means 'day' or 'sun'.
Therefore, 木曜日 literally translates to 'wood day of the week day', or simply 'Thursday'.
You'll often see this word used in calendars, schedules, and when talking about plans. For example, if you want to say 'See you on Thursday', you might say 木曜日に会いましょう.
A common mistake for English speakers learning Japanese is to confuse the kanji for Thursday (木曜日) with other days of the week, especially Tuesday (火曜日 - fire day) or Wednesday (水曜日 - water day) because they all share the 'day of the week' and 'day' kanji.
Make sure to remember the first kanji for each day:
月曜日 (げつようび) - Monday (moon day)
火曜日 (かようび) - Tuesday (fire day)
水曜日 (すいようび) - Wednesday (water day)
木曜日 (もくようび) - Thursday (wood day)
金曜日 (きんようび) - Friday (gold day)
土曜日 (どようび) - Saturday (earth day)
日曜日 (にちようび) - Sunday (sun day)
Another potential mistake is forgetting the 日 (day) at the end, saying just 木曜. While this is sometimes used in very casual conversation or written shorthand, it's generally best to use the full 木曜日 for clarity and politeness, especially when you're still learning.
팁
Remembering Thursday in Japanese
木曜日 (Mokuyōbi) is Thursday. The kanji 木 means tree or wood.
Days of the Week Pattern
All Japanese days of the week end with 曜日 (yōbi), meaning day of the week. Just learn the first kanji!
Associate with Wood
Think of Thursday as the 'wood day'. This can help you remember 木曜日.
Practice Pronunciation
Say Mokuyōbi out loud multiple times. Focus on the 'mo-koo-yoh-bee' sounds.
Use a Calendar
Look at a Japanese calendar and find 木曜日. Seeing it in context helps with recognition.
Don't confuse with Tuesday or Wednesday
火曜日 (Kayōbi - Tuesday) and 水曜日 (Suiyōbi - Wednesday) also have similar endings. Focus on the first kanji.
Flashcard Practice
Create a flashcard with 木曜日 on one side and Thursday on the other. Include a small drawing of a tree.
Daily Schedule Integration
Try to think '今日は木曜日 (Kyō wa Mokuyōbi)' (Today is Thursday) when you wake up on that day.
Planetary Connections
In many cultures, including Japan, days of the week are historically linked to planets or elements. 木曜日 corresponds to Jupiter.
Using in Sentences
Learn basic sentences like 木曜日に会います (Mokuyōbi ni aimasu - I will meet on Thursday).
어원
木 (moku) 'wood' + 曜日 (yōbi) 'day of the week'
원래 의미: Day of Wood
Sino-Japanese문화적 맥락
<p>In Japanese culture, the days of the week follow a pattern linked to celestial bodies and elements. Thursday, or 木曜日 (mokuyōbi), is associated with 'wood'. This system is common across East Asian languages and reflects ancient astrological and philosophical influences. For many, it's just the third workday of the week!</p>
자주 묻는 질문
10 질문You say 'Thursday' in Japanese as 木曜日 (Mokuyōbi).
The kanji for 'Thursday' are 木 (moku) meaning 'tree' or 'wood', 曜 (yō) meaning 'day of the week', and 日 (bi) meaning 'day' or 'sun'. So, it literally translates to 'wood day'.
Yes, 木曜日 (Mokuyōbi) is the standard and most common way to say 'Thursday' in Japanese. You'll hear and see it all the time.
Sure.
今週の木曜日は忙しいです。 (This Thursday I am busy.)
We use it just like 'Thursday' in English.
A good way to remember 木曜日 (Mokuyōbi) is to associate the 'wood' kanji (木) with something that happens on Thursdays. Maybe you have a wood-working class on Thursdays, or you always meet a friend at a cafe with a lot of wood furniture on Thursdays.
The hiragana for 木曜日 is もくようび.
Not really. 木曜日 (Mokuyōbi) is the direct and standard translation for 'Thursday'. You might hear people shorten it to just 木曜 (Mokuyō) in very casual conversation, similar to how you might say 'Thurs' in English.
It's pronounced Mo-ku-yoh-bee. The 'o' in 'Moku' is like the 'o' in 'go', and the 'yoh' is a long 'o' sound. The 'bi' is like 'bee'.
Yes, all the days of the week in Japanese follow a similar pattern: a kanji related to an element or celestial body, followed by 曜 (yō) and 日 (bi).
For example, Monday is 月曜日 (Getsuyōbi - moon day), and Tuesday is 火曜日 (Kayōbi - fire day).
You would use 木曜日 (Mokuyōbi) whenever you need to specify the day 'Thursday', just like in English.
For example: 次の木曜日に会いましょう。 (Let's meet next Thursday.)
셀프 테스트 60 질문
Which day of the week is 木曜日?
木曜日 (mokuyōbi) means Thursday. 木 (moku) refers to wood or Jupiter, and 曜日 (yōbi) means day of the week.
How do you say 'Thursday' in Japanese?
木曜日 (Mokuyōbi) is the Japanese word for Thursday.
Which kanji represents 'wood' or 'tree' in 木曜日?
The kanji 木 (ki/moku) means wood or tree, and it's the first kanji in 木曜日.
木曜日 (Mokuyōbi) is the Japanese word for Monday.
木曜日 (Mokuyōbi) means Thursday. Monday is 月曜日 (Getsuyōbi).
The kanji 曜日 (yōbi) means 'day of the week'.
曜日 (yōbi) is a common suffix used for all days of the week in Japanese.
金曜日 (Kinyōbi) means Thursday.
金曜日 (Kinyōbi) means Friday. 木曜日 (Mokuyōbi) means Thursday.
Write the Japanese word for 'Thursday'.
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Sample answer
木曜日
Complete the sentence: 今日は ___ です。(Today is ___.)
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今日は木曜日です。
Translate 'I have a meeting on Thursday.' into simple Japanese.
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木曜日に会議があります。
When does the person go to the library?
Read this passage:
月曜日に学校に行きます。火曜日は休みです。水曜日は友達と遊びます。木曜日は図書館に行きます。
When does the person go to the library?
The last sentence says '木曜日は図書館に行きます。' which means 'I go to the library on Thursday.'
The last sentence says '木曜日は図書館に行きます。' which means 'I go to the library on Thursday.'
What day is 'tomorrow' in this conversation?
Read this passage:
A: 明日は何曜日ですか？ (What day is tomorrow?) B: 明日は木曜日です。 (Tomorrow is Thursday.) A: そうですか。ありがとうございます。 (Is that so? Thank you.)
What day is 'tomorrow' in this conversation?
B explicitly states '明日は木曜日です。' which means 'Tomorrow is Thursday.'
B explicitly states '明日は木曜日です。' which means 'Tomorrow is Thursday.'
Why does the person like Thursday?
Read this passage:
私の好きな曜日は木曜日です。木曜日はいつも早く仕事が終わりますから。
Why does the person like Thursday?
The passage states '木曜日はいつも早く仕事が終わりますから。' which means 'Because work always finishes early on Thursday.'
The passage states '木曜日はいつも早く仕事が終わりますから。' which means 'Because work always finishes early on Thursday.'
Which day of the week is 木曜日?
木曜日 (mokuyōbi) means Thursday. 木 (moku) refers to wood or Jupiter, and 曜日 (yōbi) means day of the week.
How do you say 'Thursday' in Japanese?
木曜日 (mokuyōbi) is the Japanese word for Thursday.
If today is 水曜日 (Wednesday), what day is tomorrow?
水曜日 is Wednesday, so the next day is 木曜日 (Thursday).
木曜日 is the day after 金曜日 (Friday).
金曜日 (Friday) comes after 木曜日 (Thursday). 木曜日 is the day after 水曜日 (Wednesday).
The kanji 木 (ki/moku) in 木曜日 means 'tree' or 'wood'.
The kanji 木 (ki/moku) can mean 'tree' or 'wood', and is also associated with Jupiter in the context of days of the week.
You can use 木曜日 when talking about a specific Thursday, like 'last Thursday'.
木曜日 can be used for any Thursday. For 'last Thursday', you might say 先週の木曜日 (senshū no mokuyōbi).
What day is mentioned for going to see a movie?
What day is being asked about regarding busyness?
What day of the week is the Japanese class?
Read this aloud:
木曜日に会議があります。
Focus: モクヨウビ (Mokuyoubi)
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Read this aloud:
木曜日は休みです。
Focus: ヤスミ (Yasumi)
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Read this aloud:
先週の木曜日に彼に会いました。
Focus: センシュウ (Senshuu)
당신의 답변:
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来週の木曜日は何か予定がありますか？
木曜日 (mokuyoubi) means Thursday. The sentence asks about plans for next Thursday.
会議は木曜日に設定されています。
木曜日 (mokuyoubi) means Thursday. The sentence indicates the meeting is set for Thursday.
木曜日の午後、ジムに行きます。
木曜日 (mokuyoubi) means Thursday. 午後 (gogo) means afternoon. The sentence states going to the gym on Thursday afternoon.
「木曜日」は日本語で「金曜日」を意味します。
「木曜日」は「Thursday」を意味します。「金曜日」は「Friday」です。
「木曜日は雨が降るかもしれません」という文は、木曜日に雨が降る可能性について話しています。
「木曜日は雨が降るかもしれません」は、「It might rain on Thursday」という意味です。
来週の木曜日に試験があります。
この文は「There is an exam next Thursday」という意味です。
The speaker is talking about a meeting on a specific day next week.
The speaker is giving instructions about a report and a deadline.
The speaker is mentioning a regular class.
Read this aloud:
次の木曜日に、一緒に映画を見に行きませんか？
Focus: 木曜日 (Mokuyōbi)
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Read this aloud:
木曜日の午後はいつも忙しいです。
Focus: 忙しい (isogashii)
당신의 답변:
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Read this aloud:
先週の木曜日に彼に会いました。
Focus: 先週 (senshū)
당신의 답변:
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The meeting on Thursday next week starts at 3 PM.
I usually go to the gym on Thursday nights, but I was too busy this week.
She participates in volunteer activities every Thursday.
Read this aloud:
木曜日にはどんな予定がありますか？
Focus: Mokuyōbi ni wa donna yotei ga arimasu ka?
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Read this aloud:
次の木曜日に私に電話してください。
Focus: Tsugi no Mokuyōbi ni watashi ni denwa shite kudasai.
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Read this aloud:
木曜日は私の好きな曜日です。
Focus: Mokuyōbi wa watashi no suki na yōbi desu.
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明日は金曜日ですが、今日は___です。
金曜日の前日は木曜日です。
毎週___に、私は日本語のレッスンを受けています。
文脈から、特定の曜日にレッスンがあることを示唆しています。
先週の___に会議がありました。
過去の会議があった曜日について尋ねています。
来週の___に新しいプロジェクトが始まります。
未来の出来事がある曜日について尋ねています。
彼らはいつも___に図書館で勉強しています。
習慣的に行われる行動の曜日を示しています。
あのカフェは___が定休日です。
カフェの定休日を尋ねています。
Imagine you are planning a very important business meeting. Write an email to your colleagues informing them that the meeting will take place on Thursday and outline the main topics to be discussed. Use formal Japanese.
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Sample answer
件名：次回の重要会議について 皆様 いつもお世話になっております。次回の重要会議を今週の木曜日に開催いたします。議題は、新規プロジェクトの進捗報告、市場戦略の見直し、そして来年度の予算案についてです。詳細な資料は追って送付いたしますので、事前にご確認をお願いいたします。ご多忙の折恐縮ですが、皆様のご参加を心よりお待ちしております。 よろしくお願い申し上げます。
You are writing a short blog post about your favorite weekly routine. Describe what you usually do on Thursdays, including any special activities or traditions you have. Use polite but informal Japanese.
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私の週のルーティン：木曜日 毎週木曜日は、私にとって少し特別な日なんです。午前中はいつもカフェで読書をしたり、趣味の語学学習をしたりして、ゆったり過ごします。午後は友人と会って、新しいお店を開拓したり、美術館に行ったりすることが多いですね。夜は家でゆっくりと映画を観るのがお決まりです。こんな風に木曜日を過ごすと、週末まであと少し、頑張ろうって気持ちになれるんですよ。
You are a local news reporter covering a community event. Write a brief report announcing that the event, originally scheduled for Wednesday, has been postponed to Thursday due to unforeseen circumstances. Explain briefly why. Use formal and objective Japanese.
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Sample answer
地域ニュース速報：〇〇祭り開催日変更のお知らせ 来る〇月〇日に開催が予定されておりました「〇〇祭り」は、悪天候のため、誠に遺憾ながら〇月〇日（木曜日）に延期されることとなりました。関係者によると、安全面を考慮した上での判断とのことです。来場を予定されていた皆様にはご迷惑をおかけいたしますが、ご理解とご協力をお願い申し上げます。新しい開催日である木曜日には、皆様のご来場を心よりお待ちしております。
この企業の主要な議題はいつ議論される予定ですか？
Read this passage:
ある企業の週報によると、今週の主要な議題は木曜日に開催される役員会で詳細に議論される予定だ。特に、新しい市場開拓戦略と、それに関連する予算配分が焦点となる。この役員会は企業の将来を左右する重要な決定を下す場となるため、各部署からの事前準備が徹底されている。参加者は事前に配布された資料を熟読し、活発な議論が期待されている。
この企業の主要な議題はいつ議論される予定ですか？
記事の最初の文に「今週の主要な議題は木曜日に開催される役員会で詳細に議論される予定だ」と明記されています。
記事の最初の文に「今週の主要な議題は木曜日に開催される役員会で詳細に議論される予定だ」と明記されています。
田中氏が木曜日の夜に原稿を書き上げた理由は何ですか？
Read this passage:
作家の田中氏は、普段は週末に執筆活動を行うことが多いが、今週は締め切りが迫っているため、木曜日の夜も徹夜で原稿を書き上げた。彼の妻は、健康を心配しつつも、温かいコーヒーと軽食を差し入れ、彼の創作活動を陰ながら支えた。翌日の金曜日には、彼は無事に原稿を出版社に提出することができたという。
田中氏が木曜日の夜に原稿を書き上げた理由は何ですか？
「今週は締め切りが迫っているため、木曜日の夜も徹夜で原稿を書き上げた」と記述されています。
「今週は締め切りが迫っているため、木曜日の夜も徹夜で原稿を書き上げた」と記述されています。
この伝統的な市場が最も賑わう時間帯はいつですか？
Read this passage:
観光客向けの新しいツアーガイドによると、この地域で最も人気のある伝統的な市場は、毎週木曜日に限定で開かれる。新鮮な地元の食材や手作りの工芸品が並び、多くの観光客や地元住民で賑わう。この市場は地域の文化を体験できる貴重な機会であり、特に午前中が最も活気があるため、早めの訪問が推奨されている。
この伝統的な市場が最も賑わう時間帯はいつですか？
「特に午前中が最も活気があるため、早めの訪問が推奨されている」と書かれています。
「特に午前中が最も活気があるため、早めの訪問が推奨されている」と書かれています。
This sentence structure emphasizes how present choices significantly impact the future, which is a common theme in C2 level discourse.
This arrangement reflects a complex sentence, typical of C2, where a policy is evaluated based on a specific, detailed criterion.
This sentence describes how unconventional thinking can lead to societal change, a sophisticated idea suitable for C2 learners.
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Summary
木曜日 (Mokuyoubi) is the standard Japanese term for Thursday, essential for scheduling and daily communication.
- 木曜日 (Mokuyoubi) means Thursday.
- Used for the day of the week.
- Commonly used in daily conversation.
Remembering Thursday in Japanese
木曜日 (Mokuyōbi) is Thursday. The kanji 木 means tree or wood.
Days of the Week Pattern
All Japanese days of the week end with 曜日 (yōbi), meaning day of the week. Just learn the first kanji!
Associate with Wood
Think of Thursday as the 'wood day'. This can help you remember 木曜日.
Practice Pronunciation
Say Mokuyōbi out loud multiple times. Focus on the 'mo-koo-yoh-bee' sounds.
예시
木曜日に会議があります。
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住所
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～後
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目覚まし
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目覚まし時計
B1An alarm clock.
ひとりで
A2Alone.
~のに
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ごぜん
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