How to Say ‘On Friday’ in Japanese
金曜日に
きんようびに
💬 Usage Tip: The word [金曜日] (kin-yōbi) means 'Friday'.
🇯🇵 In Japan: In Japan, the business week often ends on Friday, so it's a common day for social gatherings.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
金曜日きんようび
[kinyoubi]
Friday
The fifth day of the week, used for scheduling or planning purposes.
金曜日にディナーの予約をしましょう。
Let's make a dinner reservation for Friday.
にに
[ni]
on
A particle indicating the time when something happens.
金曜日にお客様をお迎えします。
We will welcome guests on Friday.
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