Meaning

Primary

Tenth Day

Alternatives

Ten Days, Day Ten

Word Type

noun

Explanation

Tenth day or day ten. No matter how you look at this word, it makes a lot of sense.

Reading

とおか
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

Words that count days use an exceptional reading. Even though this is a jukugo word, it uses kun'yomi readings for both the kanji. Think about this word this way:

On the tenth day, they'll tow your car (とおか). They'll let it sit there for ten days, but any more than that and they'll tow it, so watch out.

Context

Pattern of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 十月十日

    October 10

    四月十日

    April 10

    二月十日

    February 10

Context Sentences

十日は刀のセールです。

There's a sword sale on the 10th.

カナダのトロントへいくのに十日かかった。

It took me ten days to get to Toronto, Canada.

三月十日のイベントの目玉はカラオケです。

The highlight of the event on March 10th is karaoke.

Kanji Composition