吉日

Readings

Kana: きちじつ、きちにち

Romaji: kichijitsu, kichinichi

Definitions

noun

1

lucky day

2

an unspecified day of the month, used on diplomas, proclamations, etc.

Kanji

吉

Readings: キチ、 キツ、 よし

Meanings: good luck, joy, congratulations

日

Readings: ニチ、 ジツ、 ひ、 -び、 -か

Meanings: day, sun, Japan, counter for days

Example Sentence

思(おもた)い立()ったが吉日(きちじつ)、さっそくプロジェクトの企画案(きかくあん)を書(か)き始(はじ)めよう。

➥Quick let's get started on the project proposal while the idea is still fresh in our minds. There's no time like the present.