How to Say ‘Today’ in Japanese
今日
kyou
[kyoh]
💬 Usage Tip: [今日] can mean “today” or “these days,” depending on context. In interviews it usually means literally “today.”
🇯🇵 In Japan: Interview small talk often starts with [今日は] + thanks; it sets a respectful tone.
Phrase Breakdown
今日
kyou
[kyoh]
today
Used to refer to the interview day or ‘today’ in general. Common in greetings and interview openings.
今日の面接では、これまでの経験についてお話しします。
In today’s interview, I will talk about my experience so far.
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