Meaning

Primary

In A Few Days

Alternatives

Soon, Coming Days

Word Type

noun

Explanation

When is the near day? It's in a few days. It's soon, in other words, just not right away. You still need a bit of patience, but don't worry — it'll be here in the coming days.

近日 is used for the near future (unlike 近年, which refers to the recent past). You'll see it in announcements, signs, and news reports for things expected to happen in the coming days.

Reading

きんじつ
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. Since has two on'yomi readings, here's a mnemonic to help you remember which one to use:

In a few days, the place where you live will have two kings. Gee, two (きんじつ) of them? Yep, yours is the first country ever to have two kings.

Context

Pattern of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 近日オープン

    opening soon

    近日スタート

    starting soon

    近日中

    coming soon

Context Sentences

このレストランは近日オープンする。

This restaurant will open soon.

近日、兄の本がリリースされます。

My brother's book will be released in a few days.

近日中にメールしますね。

I will email you soon.

Kanji Composition