What is the difference between "まいにち" and "毎日"?

"まいにち" means "every day" (N5), whereas "毎日" represents "every day" (N5).

Kanji Homophone Battle

Pronunciation Trap: "まいにち (mainichi)"

Same sound, completely different Kanji! Choose the right conceptual writing.

Kanji Option A

まいにち (mainichi)

N5 / CEFR

Kanji Option B

まいにち (mainichi)

N5 / CEFR

In Japanese, many words share the exact same pronunciation "まいにち (mainichi)" but are written with different Kanji, changing the meaning entirely.

まいにち (Level: N5): Translates to "every day" and is used when Refers to an action or event that occurs daily. A combination of 毎.
毎日 (Level: N5): Maps to "every day" and carries the nuance of Indicates an action or event that occurs daily. A common adverb of frequency..

Mixing these up can easily result in unnatural writing. Look at the bilingual context cards below to master the conceptual boundaries!

Bilingual Context for "まいにち"

私は毎日日本語を勉強します。

I study Japanese every day.

Bilingual Context for "毎日"

私は毎日日本語を勉強します。

I study Japanese every day.

Which Kanji perfectly fits this blank space?

Which Kanji perfectly fits the blank: "私は毎日日本語を勉強します。" (Meaning: "I study Japanese every day.")

🎉 Correct Answer!

Correct! "まいにち" is used for "every day" in the context: "I study Japanese every day.".