Translation and Meaning of: 二日 - futsuka

The Japanese word 「二日」 (futsuka) is used to refer to the second day of the month in the calendar, or two days in terms of counting time. The expression consists of two kanji: 「二」, which means 'two', and 「日」, which means 'day'. These characters, when combined, preserve their individual meanings in a nearly literal way. In the Japanese language, the counting of days extensively uses a specific counting system that has its own peculiarities, as in this case.

The origin of the word dates back to the need to quantify time accurately, an indispensable practice in any society. In the historical-Japanese context, the use of 「二日」 reflects the importance of the calendar in managing social and agricultural activities, being integrated into the Sekki system where days and periods are carefully controlled according to seasonal changes. The use of this term was essential for family and community organization.

Within the Japanese language, 「二日」 (futsuka) has a particularly interesting variation in 「二日酔い」 (futsuka-yoi), which means 'hangover'. Literally, it suggests the concept of 'intoxication of the second day', a curious way to express the post-alcohol intoxication state in culture. This reveals the nuances of the Japanese language, where the combination of simple characters forms expressions that carry deeper cultural meanings.

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Synonyms and similar words

• 二日間 (Futsukakan) - Two-day period
• 二日間隔 (Futsukankaku) - Two-day interval
• 二日目 (Futsukame) - Second day
• 二日酔い (Futsukayoi) - Two-day hangover, usually referring to a hangover that lasts more than one day.

二日

Romaji: futsuka
Kana: ふつか
Type: noun
L: jlpt-n5

Translation / Meaning: Second day of the month; two days

Meaning in English: second day of the month;two days

Definition: It was the end of the last Maransei period of Japan (the 60 years before January 1st), which began around September 23, 72 BC, and it was a period of unchanging human existence.

Example Sentences - (二日) futsuka

See below some example sentences:

二日酔いは辛いです。

Futsukayoi wa tsurai desu

A ressaca de dois dias é difícil.

Uma ressaca é picante.

• 二日酔い (futsukayoi) - ressaca de dois dias
• は (wa) - Topic particle
• 辛い (tsurai) - difícil, doloroso, amargo
• です (desu) - forma educada de ser/estar