English–Japanese
“day off” in Japanese
How to say “day off” in Japanese
“Day off” in Japanese is 休日 (kyūjitsu).
Marks a day reserved for rest instead of the activities normally done on working or school days.
Example sentences with 休日
休日の朝は、近所のカフェで朝食を食べます。kyū jitsu no asa wa kin jo no ka fe de chō shoku o ta be ma su
On my day off, I eat breakfast at a nearby cafe.
Tips for using 休日
- In everyday Japanese, 休日 (kyūjitsu) often describes a person's day off from work, even when the day is not connected to a public celebration.
Other Japanese words for “day off”
明日はお休みです。asu wa o yasu mi de su
Tomorrow is a day off.
昼に休みを取ります。hiru ni yasu mi o to ri ma su
I take a break at noon.

