(げつようび)

げつようび
noun
Monday
1. Monday
The first day of the work week in Japan. The kanji 月 means 'moon' and relates to the Latin 'Luna' for Monday.
月曜日(げつようび)()いましょう
Let's meet on Monday.
今日(きょう)月曜日(げつようび)です
Today is Monday.
I work from Monday to Friday.
Monday is always busy because there's a lot of work.
Next Monday is a holiday, so I'm planning to go out with a friend.

月曜日(げつようび) means Monday - the first day of the work week in Japan.

DAYS OF THE WEEK:

All end with 曜日(ようび) (day of the week):

ABBREVIATION:
Can be shortened to 月曜(げつよう) in casual speech or schedules.

USAGE:

ETYMOLOGY:
The kanji (つき) (moon) relates to Latin 'Luna' - Monday means 'Moon day' in both languages.