How do you say "Seven days' worth" in Japanese?

"Seven days' worth" in Japanese is "七にちぶん". This phrase is commonly used in Japan.

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How to Say ‘Seven days' worth’ in Japanese

Q: What does "七にちぶん" mean in English?

"七にちぶん" means "Seven days' worth" in English. Usage tip: Very practical phrase for prescriptions. You can ask: [七にちぶんですか] (“Is it for seven days?”).

七にちぶん

shichi nichi bun

[shee-chee (or nana) nee-chee boon]

💬 Usage Tip: Very practical phrase for prescriptions. You can ask: [七にちぶんですか] (“Is it for seven days?”).

🇯🇵 In Japan: If symptoms persist, it’s common to return after finishing [七にちぶん] rather than extending automatically.

Phrase Breakdown

七にち

shichi nichi

seven days

Duration of seven days. Often written 七日 (context decides reading; for duration, なぬか or なのか is also common, but this card uses 七にち).

Example

七にちかん、くすりをのみます。

I will take the medicine for seven days.

Words in this phrase

七

shichi

[shee-chee (or nana)]

seven

Seven (used with day counter). In prescriptions it helps describe duration.

Example

七にちぶんのくすりを出します。

I will prescribe seven days’ worth of medicine.

にち

nichi

[nee-chee]

day(s) (counter)

Day counter. Combined here to make “seven days.”

Example

七にちぶんの薬です。

This is seven days’ worth of medicine.

ぶん

bun

[boon]

portion; worth; amount

Means “worth/for (a period).” 七にちぶん is commonly used on prescriptions.

Example

七にちぶんのくすりを飲んでください。

Please take the medicine for seven days.

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