(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):

  • 月曜日(げつようび): Monday ((つき) = moon)
  • 火曜日(かようび): Tuesday (() = fire)
  • 水曜日(すいようび): Wednesday ((みず) = water)
  • 木曜日(もくようび): Thursday (() = tree)
  • 金曜日(きんようび): Friday ((きん) = gold/metal)
  • 土曜日(どようび): Saturday ((つち) = earth)
  • 日曜日(にちようび): Sunday (() = sun)

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

USAGE:

  • 月曜日(げつようび)に: on Monday
  • 毎週(まいしゅう)月曜日(げつようび): every Monday
  • 来週(らいしゅう)月曜日(げつようび): next Monday

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