Learn the Japanese names for the days of the week through fun and simple quizzes.
Start QuizA beginner-friendly quiz on the Japanese names for the seven days of the week. It's made up of 7 multiple-choice questions, each with one correct answer — no prior study needed, just match the day to its Japanese name. Perfect if you're starting out with Japanese or want to read a calendar and make plans with confidence.
The Japanese days of the week aren't random at all — each is named after the sun, the moon, or one of five classical elements, the very same "seven luminaries" that ancient astronomers used to track the sky. Even better, the system is a distant cousin of the English one: Sunday still belongs to the Sun, Monday to the Moon, and Saturday to Saturn in both languages. Learn the pattern behind the names and all seven suddenly click into place.
Take on all 7 questions and see how many days of the week you can name in Japanese!
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