Translation and Meaning of: 三日 - mika

The Japanese word 「三日」 (mikka) is a combination of two kanji: 「三」 and 「日」. Etymologically, 「三」 (san) means "three" and 「日」 (ka or nichi) translates to "day". Together, these two units form the expression for "third day" or simply "three days" in some specific contexts of the Japanese language. This combination is commonly used in Japanese to indicate both a specific date — the third day of the month — and a time span that covers three days.

It is interesting to note that numbers in Japanese have different readings based on the circumstances in which they are used. For example, while 「三」 is usually read as "san", in the composition 「三日」 the reading "mikka" is used. This is due to the use of the native Japanese counting system, which often differs from the Sino-Japanese readings (on'yomi), prevalent in numbers. This counting system is remarkably useful in numerous occasions and traditional ceremonies, ensuring that more fluid and culturally established pronunciations are applied.

In Japanese culture, the counting of days has a special significance due to its connection with ritual events and traditions. 「三日」 can be used in more traditional contexts, such as the period of celebrations after the birth of a baby, or how time is counted for certain religious rites and events. In some of these situations, it is vital to understand the concept behind the number, which helps to keep customs and practices alive through generations. This respect for the underlying cultural elements provides a deeper and more respectful insight into Japanese culture.

In daily life, 「三日」 often appears in informal conversations, travel plans, and even weather forecasts, facilitating discussions about the duration of events. At the same time, the simplicity and conciseness of this word illustrate the efficiency of the Japanese language in clear and direct communication.

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Synonyms and similar words

• 3日 (みっか) - Third day of the month
• ミッカ (みっか) - Third day of the month

三日

Romaji: mika
Kana: みっか
Type: noun
L: jlpt-n5

Translation / Meaning: three days; The third day (of the month)

Meaning in English: three days;the third day (of the month)

Definition: In Japanese, it is a time that represents three days.

Example Sentences - (三日) mika

See below some example sentences:

三日月が輝く夜空は美しいです。

Mikazuki ga kagayaku yozora wa utsukushii desu

The night when the crescent moon shines is beautiful.

The night sky where the crescent moon shines is beautiful.

• 三日月 - means "crescent moon" and is represented by the ideogram 三日月.
• が - grammatical particle that indicates the subject of the sentence, in this case, "crescent moon".
• 輝く - verb that means "to shine" and is represented by the ideogram 輝く.
• 夜空 - means "night sky" and is represented by the characters 夜空.
• は - grammatical particle that indicates the topic of the sentence, in this case, "night sky".
• 美しい - adjective that means "beautiful" and is represented by the ideogram 美しい.
• です - auxiliary verb that indicates the polite form of the sentence.

三日間休みが欲しいです。

Mikka kan yasumi ga hoshii desu

I want three days off.

I want a three-day break.

• 三日間 (mikakan) - "三日" em japonês significa "três dias".
• 休み (yasumi) - It means "holiday" or "rest" in Japanese.
• が (ga) - Japanese grammatical particle that indicates the subject of the sentence.
• 欲しい (hoshii) - Japanese verb that means "to want" or "to desire"
• です (desu) - Japanese copula that indicates the present tense and the formality of the sentence.