Japanese dictionary
How to say "tomorrow" in Japanese
明日あした · ashita
"Tomorrow" in Japanese is 明日, usually read あした (ashita). In formal business speech, it is read みょうにち (myōnichi).
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Ways to say "tomorrow" in Japanese
| Japanese | When to use it |
|---|---|
| 明日あした · ashita | Tomorrow. |
| 明日あす · asu | Tomorrow (a little formal). |
| 明日みょうにち · myōnichi | Tomorrow (very formal). |
How to use it
"See you tomorrow" is また明日 (mata ashita).
The day after tomorrow is 明後日 (asatte).
Example sentences
- 明日、会社に行きます。Ashita, kaisha ni ikimasu.I'm going to the office tomorrow.
- また明日。Mata ashita.See you tomorrow.
- 明日の天気はどうですか。Ashita no tenki wa dō desu ka.What's the weather tomorrow?
- 明日の午前中にお送りします。Myōnichi no gozenchū ni o-okuri shimasu.I'll send it tomorrow morning.
- 明日は休みです。Ashita wa yasumi desu.I'm off tomorrow.
- 明日までに返事をください。Ashita made ni henji o kudasai.Please reply by tomorrow.
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Questions
Is 明日 read ashita, asu or myōnichi?
All three. あした (ashita) is everyday speech. あす (asu) is a little formal. みょうにち (myōnichi) is very formal, used in business.
How do you say "the day after tomorrow" in Japanese?
Say 明後日 (asatte).
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