JLPT · Level 112
30 words
Japanese word
明々後日
Pronunciation
Romajishiasatte
Meaning
- nounin three days
Example
明々後日に試験があります。shiasatte ni shi ken ga a ri ma su
There is an exam in three days.
More examples
明々後日に試験の結果が発表されます。shiasatte ni shi ken no kek ka ga hap pyō sa re ma su
The exam results will be announced in three days.
Core concept
Refers to the day that comes three days after today, placing an event one day beyond the day after tomorrow.
Common phrases
明々後日にshiasatte ni
in three days
明々後日の朝shiasatte no asa
the morning three days from now
明々後日までshiasatte ma de
until three days from now
Definition in Japanese
今日から三日後に当たる日。kyō ka ra mik ka go ni a ta ru hi
Word origin
The native Japanese term 明々後日 (shi-asatte) builds on 明後日 (asatte, "the day after tomorrow") and shifts its reference forward by one more day.
Usage tips
- Japanese relative date words such as 明々後日 (shi-asatte) change their reference each day, so schedules often include a calendar date for precision.