Quick answer
曜 is the kanji for "Weekday". A common reading is よう (you). You can also practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Weekday
Also : Day of the week
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Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Stroke Order
18 strokes
Radicals
Memory Aid
The kanji 曜 represents 'WEEKDAY'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of weekday.
On-reading: よう — remember this sound by associating it with weekday.
Example Sentences
何曜日が好きですか？
なんようびがすきですか？
Which day of the week do you like?
月曜日から授業が始まります。
げつようびからじゅぎょうがはじまります。
Classes start on Monday.
Vocabulary using 曜
Grammar to study at this level
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
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