Meaning

Primary

Seventh Day

Alternatives

Day Seven, Seven Days

Word Type

noun

Explanation

Seventh day or day seven. No matter how you look at this word, it makes a lot of sense.

Reading

なのか
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

Words that count days use an exceptional reading. Even though this is a jukugo word, it uses kun'yomi readings for both the kanji. Think about this word this way:

You've been stuck inside working for seven days and today you finally have a day off. Your friend asks you if you want to go for a drive but you say, "Nah, no car today" (なのか), because you've been cooped up long enough. Seven days is too long to be inside.

Context

Patterns of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 七日目

    the seventh day

    七日ごと

    every seven days

    七日おき

    every eight days

Context Sentences

七日はコスプレのイベントあります。

There is a cosplay event on the 7th.

七日でヨガはやめた。

I quit yoga on day seven.

フロリダまでボートで七日もかかったよ。

It took me seven days to get to Florida by boat.

Kanji Composition