Japanese word

前日

Pronunciation

Romajizenjitsu

Meaning

  • nounthe day before

Example

前日に宿題をしました。zen jitsu ni shuku dai o shi ma shi ta

I did my homework the day before.

Illustration for 前日 (the day before)

More examples

旅行の前日に、必要な物をそろえます。ryo kō no zen jitsu ni hitsu yō na mono o so ro e ma su

I gather everything I need the day before the trip.

Core concept

Marks the day that comes directly before a specified day.

Common phrases

  • 前日の夜zen jitsu no yoru

    the night before

  • 前日までzen jitsu ma de

    until the previous day

Similar words

一日前ichinichimae: Refers to the calendar day occurring one day before a specified day.

Definition in Japanese

ある日を基準にして、その直前に当たる日。a ru hi o ki jun ni shi te so no choku zen ni a ta ru hi

Word origin

前日 (zenjitsu) combines 前 (zen, "before") with 日 (jitsu, "day"), so its parts describe a day placed before another day.

Usage tips

  • A deadline notice may state that an application must arrive by the 前日 (zenjitsu), making the time limit clear without naming a calendar date.

Opposites

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