明後日
あさって
JLPT N5 · vocab_time
Meaning
the day after tomorrow
Examples

明後日試験があります。

There is an exam the day after tomorrow.

Related Kanji

📖 How to Use

「明後日」means "the day after tomorrow." Seeing it in full sentences helps you remember both meaning and grammar patterns.

⚠️ Teacher's Note — Common Mistakes

「明後日」is read as「あさって」— memorize it as a pair to avoid mistakes in もんだい1.

🎯 JLPT N5 — How It's Tested

もんだい1 & もんだい2

「明後日」appears in vocabulary questions (choose the correct meaning) and context questions (choose the best word).

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 「明後日」mean in Japanese?+
「明後日」means "the day after tomorrow". It is a JLPT N5 vocabulary word in the "vocab_time" category.
How do you read 「明後日」?+
「明後日」is read as「あさって」.
Is 「明後日」on the JLPT N5?+
Yes, 「明後日」is an official JLPT N5 word. Mastering all N5 vocabulary (~800 words) is essential for passing.
Can you give an example sentence using 「明後日」?+
明後日試験があります。 — There is an exam the day after tomorrow.

Practice 「明後日」 with spaced repetition

明後日 — JLPT N5 Vocabulary | Nihongo Pass