一日

ついたち

The first day of the month

N5noun·tsuitachi

How to remember it

Sounds like "moon standing" — the day the new moon stands to begin each month.

Example sentences

  • 今日は一日です。

    きょうはついたちです。

    Today is the first of the month.

  • 三月一日に日本へ行きます。

    さんがつついたちににほんへいきます。

    I'm going to Japan on March 1st.

Usage

Specific to the first of a month; read いちにち when meaning "one day."

Related words

二日毎月三月

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