Japanese · Numbers & Time
今日
kyou
Today
Beginnernoun
Definition
Refers to the current day. Note that this kanji combination can also be read as こんにち (konnichi) in certain compound words.
Example
今日は天気がいいですね。
The weather is nice today, isn't it.
Etymology
'今日' (kyou) combines '今' (ima) and '日' (hi), literally meaning 'this day.' It has been a part of Japanese for centuries as a way to reference the current day.
How & Where It’s Used
'今日' (kyou) is commonly used in both informal and formal contexts, frequently heard in conversation and writing. It is prevalent in news, daily discussion, and scheduling.