How to Say ‘Seven days’ in Japanese
七にち
shichi nichi
[shee-chee (or nana) nee-chee]
💬 Usage Tip: [七にち] is “seven days.” Used for duration or counting days in a prescription.
🇯🇵 In Japan: Japanese prescriptions often specify exact days, not just “1 week,” so you may hear this number clearly.
Phrase Breakdown
七
shichi
[shee-chee (or nana)]
seven
Kanji for “seven.” Used with counters like 日 (days): 七日/七にち.
薬は七 にち飲みます。
I will take the medicine for seven days.
にち
nichi
[nee-chee]
day(s) (counter)
Counter for days. With numbers it forms durations like 3にち, 7にち. Common when discussing how long to take medicine.
七 にちぶんのくすりです。
This is seven days’ worth of medicine.
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