Meaning

Primary

Ninth Day

Alternatives

Nine Days, Day Nine

Word Type

noun

Explanation

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

Reading

ここのか
  • 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 of the kanji. You learned this reading for when you learned 九つ, so you should be able to read this one too!

Context

Patterns of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 十月九日

    October 9

    六月九日

    June 9

    五月九日

    May 9

Context Sentences

三月九日に、あの女の子は五才になる。

On March 9th, that girl turns five years old.

九日もシャワーをあびてない。

I haven't showered in nine days.

レッスン九日でマリオカートのマスターになれました。ありがとう。

I became a Mario Kart master on lesson day nine. Thank you.

Kanji Composition