1月1日
ichigatsu tsuitachi
January 1st in Japanese is 1月1日 (ichigatsu tsuitachi).
1月1日 is used to denote the first day of the first month of the year.
How does it change in a sentence?
To say 'on January 1st' when indicating a specific time for an event, add the particle に after the date, resulting in 1月1日に.
How do you pronounce it?
ichigatsu tsuitachi
Did you know?
- The term tsuitachi for the first day of the month is rooted in the lunar cycle. It is an ancient way of saying that the moon has 'stood up' or risen to start a new cycle.
- Children in Japan traditionally receive otoshidama, which are monetary gifts given by adults on 1月1日.
- Families often eat osechi-ryōri on 1月1日, consisting of traditional foods packed in tiered boxes designed to last several days.
Examples in context
- 今日は一月一日です。Today is January 1st.
- 1月1日は休みです。Ichigatsu tsuitachi wa yasumi desu.January 1st is a holiday.
- 1月1日に日本へ行きます。Ichigatsu tsuitachi ni Nihon e ikimasu.I will go to Japan on January 1st.
- 今年の1月1日は何曜日でしたか？Kotoshi no ichigatsu tsuitachi wa nan-youbi deshita ka?What day of the week was January 1st this year?
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about their New Year's plans.
- 健太 Kenta1月1日にパーティーをします。Ichigatsu tsuitachi ni paatii o shimasu.I am having a party on January 1st.
- 美咲 Misaki楽しそうですね！Tanoshisou desu ne!That sounds like fun!
- 健太 Kenta美咲さんも来ませんか？Misaki-san mo kimasen ka?Would you like to come too, Misaki?
- 美咲 Misakiはい、ぜひ行きたいです。Hai, zehi ikitai desu.Yes, I would love to go.
