Translation and Meaning of: 日日 - hinichi

A expressão "日日", read as "ひにち" (hinichi), is a combination of two kanji characters that, individually, have meanings related to time. The first kanji "日", pronounced "ひ" (hi) in Japanese, means "day" or "sun". It is one of the first ideograms that many learners of the Japanese language learn, given its fundamental importance and frequent use.

The second kanji, which is actually repeated in the expression 「日日」, also has the reading "にち" (nichi), again meaning "day". When together, these kanji can suggest a repetition or continuity related to the concept of days, which is why the expression "ひにち" (hinichi) can be understood as a reference to the passage of days, or simply "the days". This repetition emphasizes temporal continuity, something that is highly valued in Japanese culture.

From a broader etymological perspective, the characters that form 「日日」 are widely used in various combinations in the Japanese language, each imparting different nuances depending on the context. For example, the simple duplication of a kanji often aims to intensify or extend the original meaning of that character. Thus, while "日" alone may refer to a single day, its duplication in "日日" conveys the idea of multiple days or the continuous passage of time.

Other Variations and Use

• "日々" (ひび, hibi): Which means "days" or "day by day," focusing on a more everyday perspective.
• 「毎日」(まいにち, mainichi): Means "every day" and is widely used to talk about daily habits.
• 「日常」(にちじょう, nichijou): Refers to "everyday life" or "day-to-day," a common term in everyday contexts.

The expression 「日日」 can be found in various contexts, depending on what one wants to express in terms of repetition or continuity, but always maintaining the essence of the passage of days. This flexibility is a fascinating characteristic of the Japanese language, where nuances are created and expressed through distinct combinations and readings of kanjis, thus enriching the vocabulary and expressive depth of the language.

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Synonyms and similar words

• 毎日 (Mainichi) - every day
• 日々 (Hibi) - Daily life, everyday life
• 日毎 (Himari) - Every day
• 日々々 (Hibibi) - Reinforcement of daily life, day by day
• 日日々 (Nichibi) - Day to day (more formal)
• 日に日に (Hibi ni Hibi) - Every passing day
• 日日 (Nichinichi) - Every day, daily
• 日日毎日 (Nichinichi Mainichi) - Every day, each day
• 日日に日 (Nichinichi ni Hi) - day after day
• 日々日々 (Hibi Hibi) - Repetition of everyday life
• 日日に日々 (Nichinichi ni Hibi) - Day by day, every day
• 日日日日 (Nichinichinichi) - Focus on daily repetition

日日

Romaji: hinichi
Kana: ひにち
Type: noun
L: jlpt-n1

Translation / Meaning: the number of days

Meaning in English: the number of days

Definition: "Hinichi": Every day, every day.

Example Sentences - (日日) hinichi

See below some example sentences:

日日是好日

Nichinichi wa kounichi

Every day are good days.

Day and day is a good day

• 日 - means "day" in Japanese and Chinese
• 是 - means "is" in Chinese
• 好 - means "good" in Chinese

私は毎日日記を書く。

Watashi wa mainichi nikki o kaku

I write a diary every day.

• 私 (watashi) - personal pronoun that means "I"
• は (wa) - Particle indicating the topic of the sentence
• 毎日 (mainichi) - adverb meaning "every day"
• 日記 (nikki) - noun meaning "diary"
• を (wo) - Particle indicating the direct object of the sentence
• 書く (kaku) - Verb meaning "to write"

私は毎日日記を書きます。

Watashi wa mainichi nikki wo kakimasu

I write a diary every day.

• 私 (watashi) - personal pronoun that means "I"
• は (wa) - Particle indicating the topic of the sentence
• 毎日 (mainichi) - adverb meaning "every day"
• 日記 (nikki) - noun meaning "diary"
• を (wo) - Particle indicating the direct object of the sentence
• 書きます (kakimasu) - Verb meaning "to write"