今日

How to remember it

今 (now) + 日 (day) — the day that is happening right now.

Example sentences

• 今日はいい天気ですね。

  きょうはいいてんきですね。

  The weather is nice today, isn't it?

• 今日は何をしますか。

  きょうはなにをしますか。

  What will you do today?

Usage

Spoken, everyday word; 本日 (ほんじつ) is the more formal written equivalent.

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