How to Say ‘Have a nice day.’ in Japanese
良い一日を。
yoi tsuitachi o
[yoi ee-chee-nee-chee wo]
🇯🇵 In Japan: 良い一日を is a translation of the English phrase and sounds a bit foreign. When parting from a stranger, Japanese speakers more often just bow or say ありがとうございました.
Phrase Breakdown
良い
yoi
[yoi]
good
Describes something of high quality or pleasant.
これは良い選択です。
This is a good choice.
一日
tsuitachi
[ee-chee-nee-chee]
one day; a day
Noun “one day / a whole day.” Together with よい, it forms a common phrase meaning “a good day.”
よい一日をお過ごしください。
Please have a good day.
を
o
[wo]
direct object marker
Marks the direct object of a verb.
本を読む。
Read a book.
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