How to Say ‘Today is an interview.’ in Japanese
今日は面接です。
kyou wa mensetsu desu
[kyoh wah men-seht-soo dess]
💬 Usage Tip: Pattern: [今日は] + noun + [です]. Simple and very interview-friendly.
🇯🇵 In Japan: A more natural interview line is often [本日は面接です。] (more formal), but your sentence is perfectly understandable.
Phrase Breakdown
今日は
kyou wa
today (as for today)
「今日」 means “today,” and 「は」 is the topic marker (“as for…”). Together: “As for today / Today…”.
今日は忙しいです。
Today, I’m busy.
Words in this phrase
今日
kyou
[kyoh]
today
“今日” sets the time reference. In interview openings, it helps make your statement clear and polite when combined with です.
今日は面接ですので、よろしくお願いします。
Since today is the interview, thank you in advance.
は
wa
[wah]
topic marker particle “as for…”
Marks “today” as the topic (pronounced “wa”). Common pattern: XはYです.
今日は面接です。
Today is the interview.
面接
mensetsu
[men-seht-soo]
interview
Used for job interviews and formal meetings. In caregiving interviews, you may discuss skills like bathing assistance, transfers, and communication.
今日は面接です。
Today is the interview.
です
desu
[dess]
to be (polite); is/are/am
Polite ending that makes the sentence formal and appropriate for speaking to interviewers.
今日は面接です。
Today is the interview.
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