• 日曜日にちようび — Sunday
• 日本にほん — Japan
• 毎日まいにち — every day
• 休日きゅうじつ — holiday
• 日記にっき — diary
• 本日ほんじつ — today (formal)

“日” is a fundamental concept in Japanese life and language. It’s used in the names of days, time expressions, and even the country’s name — 日本. Understanding this character opens the door to many practical phrases.

日ひが 出でました。
The sun has come out.

毎日まいにちコーヒーを 飲のみます。
I drink coffee every day.

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