Japanese dictionary
How to say "today" in Japanese
今日きょう · kyō
"Today" in Japanese is 今日 (kyō). In business and announcements, 本日 (honjitsu) is used.
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Ways to say "today" in Japanese
| Japanese | When to use it |
|---|---|
| 今日きょう · kyō | Today. |
| 本日ほんじつ · honjitsu | Today (formal). |
| 今日中きょうじゅう · kyōjū | By the end of today. |
How to use it
今日 is a special reading. Learn it as a whole word.
"By the end of today" is 今日中に (kyōjū ni).
Example sentences
- 今日は暑いですね。Kyō wa atsui desu ne.It's hot today, isn't it?
- 本日はありがとうございました。Honjitsu wa arigatō gozaimashita.Thank you for today.
- 今日中に送ります。Kyōjū ni okurimasu.I'll send it by the end of today.
- 本日は休業です。Honjitsu wa kyūgyō desu.We're closed today.
- 今日は何日ですか。Kyō wa nannichi desu ka.What's the date today?
- 今日もよろしくお願いします。Kyō mo yoroshiku onegai shimasu.Let's work well together today.
Kanji in this word
Questions
What is the difference between 今日 and 本日?
Both mean today. 今日 (kyō) is everyday speech. 本日 (honjitsu) is formal, used in business and announcements.
How do you say "by the end of today" in Japanese?
Say 今日中に (kyōjū ni).
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