Japanese · Numbers & Time
明日
ashita
Tomorrow
Beginnernoun
Definition
Refers to the day after today. Can also be read as あす (asu) or みょうにち (myounichi) in formal contexts.
Example
明日、会議があります。
There is a meeting tomorrow.
Etymology
'明日' (ashita) is composed of the characters for 'bright' or 'clear' (明) and 'day.' This reflects a historical association of tomorrow with hope and new beginnings.
How & Where It’s Used
'明日' (ashita) is used across both formal and informal speech and writing, making it common in conversations regarding plans for the near future.