即日(そくじつ)

そくじつ
noun
same day; that very day
formaltime-general
1. same day; that very day
On the same day as another event or action; immediately without delay.
即日(そくじつ)配達(はいたつ)できます。
Same-day delivery is available.
If you apply, you can start using it the same day.
The results will be announced on the same day.

即日(そくじつ) emphasizes that something happens on the very same day as another event, with no waiting period. Often used as a noun modifier before another noun.

Common collocations

Similar words

  • 当日(とうじつ): on that day, the day in question (neutral — does not emphasize speed)
  • 本日(ほんじつ): today (formal, used in announcements)
  • 即日(そくじつ) specifically highlights the speed or immediacy, implying no delay

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Formal. Common in business, advertising, and official announcements. In casual speech, その日(ひ)のうちに (within that day) is more natural.