Japanese dictionary
How to say "diary" in Japanese
日記にっき · nikki
A "diary" or journal in Japanese is 日記 (nikki). A planner for appointments is 手帳 (techō).
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Ways to say "diary" in Japanese
| Japanese | When to use it |
|---|---|
| 日記にっき · nikki | Diary; journal. |
| 手帳てちょう · techō | Planner; datebook. |
| ブログぶろぐ · burogu | Blog. |
How to use it
To keep a diary is 日記をつける (nikki o tsukeru) or 日記を書く.
Writing a diary in Japanese is a good way to practice everyday vocabulary.
Example sentences
- 毎日日本語で日記を書いています。Mainichi Nihongo de nikki o kaite imasu.I keep a diary in Japanese every day.
- 手帳に予定を書きました。Techō ni yotei o kakimashita.I wrote the appointment in my planner.
- 子どものころ日記をつけていました。Kodomo no koro nikki o tsukete imashita.I kept a diary as a child.
- 来年の手帳を買いました。Rainen no techō o kaimashita.I bought a planner for next year.
- 旅行の日記をブログに書いています。Ryokō no nikki o burogu ni kaite imasu.I'm writing a travel diary on my blog.
- 夏休みの宿題に絵日記があります。Natsuyasumi no shukudai ni enikki ga arimasu.The summer homework includes a picture diary.
Kanji in this word
Questions
What is a 絵日記?
絵日記 (enikki) is a picture diary. Japanese elementary school children often keep one as summer vacation homework.
What is the difference between 日記 and 手帳?
日記 (nikki) is a diary for writing about your day. 手帳 (techō) is a planner or datebook for schedules.
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