It is essential to learn Japanese vocabulary when studying the language. In addition to words borrowed from other languages, Japanese vocabulary is vast and diverse. Learning essential words and phrases, as well as specialized terminology and idiomatic expressions, is essential for effective communication in Japanese.
Japanese Vocabulary: 土曜日 (どようび)
Meaning: Saturday
It is made up of the characters 土, which means “earth” or “soil,” and 曜日, which means “day of the week.” Together, these characters form the word for the seventh day of the week.
- 今日は土曜日です。Today is Saturday.
- 土曜日は家族でお出かけすることが多いです。I often go out with my family on Saturdays.
- 土曜日は学校が休みです。School is off on Saturdays.
- 土曜日にはスーパーで買い物をすることが多いです。I often do shopping at the supermarket on Saturdays.)
- 土曜日はおでかけすることが好きです。I like to go out on Saturdays.)
- 土曜日は家でゆっくりと過ごすこともできます。On Saturdays, I can also spend time at home leisurely.
- 土曜日は友達と遊ぶことができます。On Saturdays, I can play with my friends.)
- 土曜日は家事をすることもあります。On Saturdays, I sometimes do housework.)
- 土曜日は家族でカラオケに行くことがあります。 On Saturdays, I sometimes go to karaoke with my family.
- 土曜日にはたくさんのイベントがあります。There are many events on Saturdays.)