明後日(みょうごにち)

みょうごにち
noun, adverb
day after tomorrow (formal)
1. the day after tomorrow
A formal or literary reading of 明後日. Used in official announcements, formal writing, and business contexts.
会議(かいぎ)は明後日(みょうごにち)開催(かいさい)されます。
The meeting will be held the day after tomorrow.
明後日(みょうごにち)までにご返答(へんとう)ください。
Please reply by the day after tomorrow.
[Note: Formal business language]
発売日(はつばいび)は明後日(みょうごにち)の予定(よてい)です。
The release date is scheduled for the day after tomorrow.

READING: This word has two readings:

  • みょうごにち - formal, official
  • あさって - casual, everyday

Both readings use the same kanji 明後日.

USAGE:

  • みょうごにち is used in formal announcements, business emails, news reports, and official documents.
  • あさって is used in everyday conversation.

REGISTER: Formal/official. In casual speech, use あさって.

RELATED TIME WORDS (formal readings):

  • 明日(みょうにち) (tomorrow - formal) vs 明日(あした/あす)
  • 昨日(さくじつ) (yesterday - formal) vs 昨日(きのう)
  • 本日(ほんじつ) (today - formal) vs 今日(きょう)

Related Words

Contrast: あさって (day after tomorrow (casual))
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Added 2026.1.13 19:53 · Revised 2026.2.7 22:19
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