Time words Flashcards
(14 cards)
1
Q
ひ / にち
A
Day
- talking about it casually → ひ
- part of a date or a formal term → にち-
2
Q
しゅう
A
Week
3
Q
つき / げつ/ がつ
A
Month
- the moon or a general period of a month → つき-
- in a general time reference (this or next month, etc.) → げつ
- talking about a specific month (January, February, etc.) → がつ
4
Q
とし / ねん
A
Year
- age, personal experiences, or a general “year” → とし (toshi)
- calendar years or counting years → ねん (nen)
5
Q
きのう
A
Yesterday
6
Q
きょう
A
Today
7
Q
あした / あす
A
Tomorrow
-Talking to friends/family? → あした
-Writing emails, news reports, or speaking formally? → あす
8
Q
まいにち
A
Every day
9
Q
まいあさ
A
Every morning
10
Q
まいばん
A
Every night
11
Q
まいかい
A
Every time
12
Q
まいしゅう
A
Every week
13
Q
まいつき
A
Every month
14
Q
まいとし / まいねん
A
Every year
-Talking casually with friends? → まいとし
- Writing a report, formal document, or business setting? → まいねん
