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先日

senjitsu

Description

「先日」は、今よりも少し前の日を表す言葉です。

"先日" is a word that refers to a day a little before today.

話し言葉でも書き言葉でも使えて、少していねいな感じがあります。

It can be used in both spoken and written language and has a slightly polite tone.

Meanings

先日senjitsu

the other day; a few days ago; recently

先日、友だちに会いました。

The other day, I met a friend.

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Notes

  • Etymology

    先 (previous) + 日 (day), literally 'a previous day'.

  • Nuance

    More formal than この前; common in polite conversation and emails.

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