日々

ひび
Alternative readings: にちにち
Alternative writings: 日日
JLPT:N1
Frequency:
1

A noun meaning daily; everyday (used in phrases like 'daily life' or 'everyday matters').

Noun Taking 'の'

Examples

日々の生活を大切にする。

I cherish my daily life.

日々の仕事に追われて休む暇がない。

I'm so busy with everyday work that I have no time to rest.

日々の積み重ねが大切だ。

Daily accumulation is important.

2

A noun referring to days (often of a particular period, e.g. 'the days of one's youth').

Noun

Examples

学生時代の日々は忘れられない思い出だ。

The days of my student years are unforgettable memories.

あの楽しかった日々に戻りたいと思う。

I want to return to those happy days.

3

As an adverb meaning every day / day by day; used to express habitual or continuous actions or changes.

Adverb

Examples

彼は日々努力を続けている。

He continues to make daily efforts.

病状は日々改善している。

The condition is improving day by day.

情報は日々更新されるので、確認が必要だ。

Information is updated daily, so you need to check it.

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