How to say "Monday" in Japanese
"Monday" in Japanese is 月曜日 (getsuyōbi), literally "moon day." Schedules often shorten it to (月).
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Ways to say "Monday" in Japanese
| Japanese | When to use it |
|---|---|
| 月曜日げつようび · getsuyōbi | Monday. |
| 月曜げつよう · getsuyō | Monday (short form). |
| 月げつ · getsu | Monday (in schedules, one character). |
How to use it
"Every Monday" is 毎週月曜日 (maishū getsuyōbi).
When a national holiday falls on Sunday, the next Monday is often a substitute holiday, 振替休日 (furikae kyūjitsu).
Example sentences
- 月曜日の朝は会議があります。Getsuyōbi no asa wa kaigi ga arimasu.We have a meeting on Monday mornings.
- 月曜日にお返事します。Getsuyōbi ni o-henji shimasu.I'll reply on Monday.
- 来週の月曜日は祝日です。Raishū no getsuyōbi wa shukujitsu desu.Next Monday is a national holiday.
- 美術館は月曜日が休みです。Bijutsukan wa getsuyōbi ga yasumi desu.The museum is closed on Mondays.
- 毎週月曜日にレポートを出します。Maishū getsuyōbi ni repōto o dashimasu.I submit a report every Monday.
- 月曜日は忙しいです。Getsuyōbi wa isogashii desu.Mondays are busy.
Kanji in this word
Questions
Why are many museums in Japan closed on Mondays?
Many museums and some restaurants take Monday as their regular day off, 定休日 (teikyūbi). If Monday is a holiday, they often close on Tuesday instead.
What is 振替休日?
振替休日 (furikae kyūjitsu) is a substitute holiday, usually the Monday after a national holiday that falls on a Sunday.
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