Days of the Week Vocabulary for N5 | Examples & Quiz
Study Days of the Week for N5 with Japanese words, romaji, English meanings, example sentences, pronunciation support, and beginner practice.
In Japanese, every day of the week is associated with a natural element, making them poetic and easy to memorize with mnemonics.
Quick Meaning Box
Understand the core meaning first
Main Japanese
げつようび
getsuyoubi
English Meaning
Monday
Nepali Meaning
सोमबार
Romaji
getsuyoubi
Level
JLPT N5
Complete lesson list
| Japanese | Romaji | Meaning | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|
| げつようび | getsuyoubi | Monday | |
| かようび | kayoubi | Tuesday | |
| すいようび | suiyoubi | Wednesday | |
| もくようび | mokuyoubi | Thursday | |
| きんようび | kinyoubi | Friday | |
| どようび | doyoubi | Saturday | |
| にちようび | nichiyoubi | Sunday |
How To Use It
Use Days of the Week correctly
Simple Explanation
Use this vocabulary when the situation matches the meaning. First connect the Japanese sound to the meaning, then use it inside a short sentence.
Sentence Structure
げつようび (getsuyoubi) = Monday
Start with this simple structure before making longer sentences.
When To Use
Use it in beginner reading, short answers, daily-life examples, and JLPT review questions where the topic appears naturally.
When Not To Use
Do not force it into every sentence. If another word, particle, or grammar pattern expresses the idea more naturally, choose that instead.
- Japanese learners grow faster when they notice how this topic appears in everyday routines, classroom language, and common study examples.
- Even simple vocabulary lessons become more memorable when students connect them to real situations instead of treating them like a word list only.
Open the full beginner explanation
The Elementary System
- 月曜日 (Getsuyoubi): Monday (Moon 🌙)
- 火曜日 (Kayoubi): Tuesday (Fire 🔥)
- 水曜日 (Suiyoubi): Wednesday (Water 💧)
- 木曜日 (Mokuyoubi): Thursday (Tree/Wood 🌲)
- 金曜日 (Kinyoubi): Friday (Gold/Money 💰)
- 土曜日 (Doyoubi): Saturday (Soil/Earth 🌍)
- 日曜日 (Nichiyoubi): Sunday (Sun ☀️)
Usage in Sentence
To ask 'What day is it?', use 'Nan-youbi desu ka?'. Note that 'Youbi' is often dropped in very casual speech, but for N5, always include it.
Formula / Pattern Box
Memorize the reusable pattern
Pattern 1
げつようび (getsuyoubi) = Monday
Pattern 2
げつようび + です
Pattern 3
げつようび + を / が + verb
Pattern 4
Time or place + particle + げつようび
Example Sentences
Read, repeat, and understand the usage
Example 1
今日は何曜日ですか。
Kyou wa nan-youbi desu ka.
English
What day is it today?
Nepali
आज कुन बार हो?
- Focus: 今日は何曜日ですか。
- Meaning: What day is it today?
- Role: Use it as the key lesson item.
Example 2
日曜日は休みです。
Nichiyoubi wa yasumi desu.
English
Sunday is my day off.
Nepali
आइतबार मेरो बिदाको दिन हो।
- Focus: 日曜日は休みです。
- Meaning: Sunday is my day off.
- Role: Use it as the key lesson item.
Example 3
金曜日にパーティーがあります。
Kinyoubi ni paatii ga arimasu.
English
There is a party on Friday.
Nepali
शुक्रबार पार्टी छ।
- Focus: 金曜日にパーティーがあります。
- Meaning: There is a party on Friday.
- Role: Use it as the key lesson item.
Common Mistakes
Avoid the beginner traps
Mistake 1
Wrong
Memorize only: "Monday"
Correct
Read げつようび, say the meaning, then use it in one short sentence.
Trying to memorize Days of the Week only by translation instead of noticing how it appears in real Japanese patterns.
Mistake 2
Wrong
Memorize only: "Monday"
Correct
Read げつようび, say the meaning, then use it in one short sentence.
Reviewing the list once and assuming the lesson is finished without testing recall later.
Mistake 3
Wrong
Memorize only: "Monday"
Correct
Read げつようび, say the meaning, then use it in one short sentence.
Skipping speaking or writing practice, which makes the lesson harder to use actively.
Practice Section
Turn passive reading into active memory
Task 1
Fill in the blank
Complete the sentence: げつようび means Monday.
Task 2
Multiple choice
Choose the best meaning for げつようび before checking the lesson list.
Task 3
Sentence building
Make one short beginner sentence using げつようび. Keep it simple.
Task 4
Translation practice
Translate this idea into Japanese: Monday.
Extra practice prompts
- Write two original sentences that use Days of the Week naturally.
- Review the lesson once without notes, then check what you missed.
- Explain the main meaning of this topic in simple English as if teaching another beginner.
Self-check before moving on
- Can I explain the main purpose of Days of the Week without reading the notes?
- Can I use at least one example from this lesson in my own sentence?
- Can I come back tomorrow and still remember the key meaning or pattern?
Mini Quiz
Check your understanding
Q1. What does げつようび mean?
Q2. What does かようび mean?
Q3. What does すいようび mean?
Q4. What does もくようび mean?
Q5. What does きんようび mean?
Q6. What does どようび mean?
Q7. What does にちようび mean?
Q8. What does 今日は何曜日ですか。 mean?
Show answer key
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
- What day is it today?
Real Life Usage
Use the lesson outside flashcards
Conversation Example
A: げつようび？
B: はい、げつようびです。
getsuyoubi - Monday
Classroom Example
A teacher may ask you to read, choose, or explain げつようび during a beginner review.
Daily Life Example
Use げつようび when the meaning "Monday" appears in a simple real situation.
Use Days of the Week in a short real-life scene
Imagine you are studying or interacting in a simple daily situation where JLPT N5 Japanese is enough. Your goal is to use this lesson clearly and naturally, not perfectly.
- Create one short scene that includes Days of the Week.
- Say or write two useful lines connected to the topic.
- Review what felt difficult and repeat the scene one more time with better accuracy.
FAQ
Common beginner questions
Are the kanji for days always the same?
Yes, the first kanji always represents the element (Moon, Fire, etc.) while 'Youbi' always stays the same.
Summary Box
What to remember
Key Point
Days of the Week becomes useful when you can recognize it, explain it simply, and use it in one short sentence.
Pattern
げつようび (getsuyoubi) = Monday
Next Action
Review with a practice tool3 must-remember examples
- 今日は何曜日ですか。 - What day is it today?
- 日曜日は休みです。 - Sunday is my day off.
- 金曜日にパーティーがあります。 - There is a party on Friday.