本日(ほんじつ)

ほんじつ
noun
today
formaltime-general
See also: 今日(きょう) (today (neutral/casual))
1. today (formal)
A formal way to say 'today,' commonly used in business settings, announcements, and formal speech.
本日(ほんじつ)はご来店(らいてん)ありがとうございます。
Thank you for visiting our store today.
本日(ほんじつ)の会議(かいぎ)は中止(ちゅうし)になりました。
Today's meeting has been cancelled.
本日(ほんじつ)より新(しん)サービスを開始(かいし)いたします。
We will begin our new service starting today.

Usage

The formal counterpart of 今日(きょう); in casual conversation it sounds stiff. Used in:

  • Business emails and communications
  • Store and restaurant announcements
  • Formal speeches and ceremonies
  • Written notices and signs

Common patterns

Related Words

Compare: 即日(そくじつ) (same day)
Related: 明後日(みょうごにち) (day after tomorrow)
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