Meaning

Primary

Both Days

Word Type

noun

Explanation

Kanji doesn't go together much better than this. Both plus day equals both days.

This is a bit of a formal word though, you'll hear important people say it more than your friends.

Reading

りょうじつ
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. Since has two on'yomi readings, here's a mnemonic to help you remember which one to use:

On both days of your vacation, you get two boats to row! Gee, two (りょうじつ) boats at once? Try not to fall in!

Context

Pattern of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 両日とも雨

    rain on both days

    両日とも休日

    both days are holidays

    両日とも4:00まで

    until 4:00 on both days

Context Sentences

両日のスケジュールをメールして下さい。

Please email the schedule for both days.

両日とも雨になるそうですよ。

It looks like it'll rain on both days.

ごめんなさい。両日とも、ミーティングが入っています。

Sorry. There are meetings on both days.

Kanji Composition