Translation and Meaning of: 日々 - hibi

The expression 「日々」 (hibi), which translates as "every day" or "day by day," is a simple yet rich combination in the Japanese language. This word, composed of the characters 「日」 (nichi) meaning "day" and repeated twice, suggests everydayness and constancy. The repetition of the Kanji gives a sense of continuity and actions or events occurring regularly.

The origin of the term dates back to the way the Japanese traditionally have an appreciation for routines and daily cycles. By mentioning the activities 「日々」, the idea of practices or events that integrate into daily life is implicitly conveyed. This view of time and routine is deeply rooted in Japanese culture, where discipline and regularity are often valued as essential virtues.

In daily use, 「日々」 (hibi) often incorporates the idea of lived experience and consistent growth over time. It can be used in contexts ranging from diary to philosophical, reflecting on the impact of the everyday on personal and spiritual life. From a cultural perspective, valuing 「日々」 means appreciating every little detail that the day offers, something that is heavily emphasized in various Japanese practices of mindfulness and awareness.

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Synonyms and similar words

• 日常 (Nichijō) - Daily life, daily routine
• 日常生活 (Nichijō seikatsu) - Everyday life, the daily life
• 日常的なこと (Nichijō-teki na koto) - Everyday things, daily matters
• 日常生活の中で (Nichijō seikatsu no naka de) - In the midst of everyday life
• 日常生活の一部 (Nichijō seikatsu no ichibu) - A part of everyday life
• 日々の暮らし (Hibi no kurashi) - Daily life, the way of living every day
• 日々の生活 (Hibi no seikatsu) - Daily life, everyday routine
• 日々の営み (Hibi no itonami) - Daily activities, what is done every day
• 日々の暮らしの中で (Hibi no kurashi no naka de) - In the midst of daily life
• 日々の暮らしの一部 (Hibi no kurashi no ichibu) - A part of daily life

日々

Romaji: hibi
Kana: ひび
Type: noun
L: jlpt-n1

Translation / Meaning: every day; daily; day after day

Meaning in English: every day;daily;day after day

Definition: Days is a word that refers to daily life and daily events.

Example Sentences - (日々) hibi

See below some example sentences:

のんびりとした日々を過ごしたいです。

Nonbiri to shita hibi wo sugoshitai desu

I want to spend a relaxing day.

• のんびりとした - adjective meaning "relaxed" or "calm"
• 日々 - noun meaning "everyday" or "everyday"
• を - Particle indicating the direct object of the sentence
• 過ごしたい - verb in potential form meaning "want to pass"
• です - particle that indicates the completion of the sentence and formality

「日々心掛けることが大切です。」

Hibi kokorogakeru koto ga taisetsu desu

It is important to keep in mind every day.

• 日々 - means "every day" or "daily"
• 心掛ける - means "to keep in mind" or "to pay attention to"
• こと - means "thing" or "subject"
• 大切 - means "important" or "valuable"
• です - is a particle that indicates the polite form of the verb "to be"

退屈な日々は嫌だ。

Taikutsu na hibi wa iya da

I don't like boring days.

I don't like boring days.

• 退屈な - adjective meaning "boring"
• 日々 - noun meaning "days"
• は - Particle indicating the topic of the sentence
• 嫌だ - expression meaning "I don't like" or "I don't want"