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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 means Monday - the first day of the work week in Japan.
DAYS OF THE WEEK:
All end with 曜日 (day of the week):
- 月曜日: Monday (月 = moon)
- 火曜日: Tuesday (火 = fire)
- 水曜日: Wednesday (水 = water)
- 木曜日: Thursday (木 = tree)
- 金曜日: Friday (金 = gold/metal)
- 土曜日: Saturday (土 = earth)
- 日曜日: Sunday (日 = sun)
ABBREVIATION:
Can be shortened to 月曜 in casual speech or schedules.
USAGE:
- 月曜日に: on Monday
- 毎週月曜日: every Monday
- 来週の月曜日: next Monday
ETYMOLOGY:
The kanji 月 (moon) relates to Latin 'Luna' - Monday means 'Moon day' in both languages.