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Monday
The first day of the work week in Japan.
Etymology
月 (moon) + 曜日 (day of the week). Like Latin 'Luna' behind English Monday, the Japanese name is literally 'moon day'.
Forms
- Full: 月曜日
- Abbreviated: 月曜 in casual speech, schedules, and timetables
Related words
All end with 曜日 and are named after the classical planets:
- 月曜日: Monday (月 = moon)
- 火曜日: Tuesday (火 = fire, associated with Mars)
- 水曜日: Wednesday (水 = water, associated with Mercury)
- 木曜日: Thursday (木 = wood, the element associated with Jupiter)
- 金曜日: Friday (金 = gold/metal, associated with Venus)
- 土曜日: Saturday (土 = earth, associated with Saturn)
- 日曜日: Sunday (日 = sun)
Common patterns
Related Words
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曜日 (day of the week (category word))
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日曜日 (Sunday)
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火曜日 (Tuesday)
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土曜日 (Saturday)
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水曜日 (Wednesday)
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木曜日 (Thursday)
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金曜日 (Friday)
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木曜 (Thursday)