Synonym Nuance VS
How to say "Every" in Japanese
Both words can translate to "every", but which should you choose?
Japanese Option A
まいにち
まいにち (mainichi)
N5 / CEFR Syllabus
VS
Japanese Option B
毎晩
まいばん (maiban)
N5 / CEFR Syllabus
Nuance Contrast & Translation Difference
When translating "every" into Japanese, you must choose carefully between まいにち and 毎晩.
In Japanese, まいにち (まいにち (mainichi)) is typically associated with "every day" (Syllabus Level: N5) and represents Refers to an action or event that occurs daily. A combination of 毎.
On the other hand, 毎晩 (まいばん (maiban)) maps to "every night" (Syllabus Level: N5) and represents Indicates an action or event that occurs nightly. 「毎」. A literal translation of "every" can often sound unnatural to native Japanese speakers if mixed up!
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 "毎晩"
毎晩、日本語を勉強します。
I study Japanese every night.
Nuance Mastery Quiz
Which Japanese word perfectly fits this blank space?
Fill in the blank: "私は毎日日本語を勉強します。" (Meaning: "I study Japanese every day.")
🎉 Correct Answer!
Remember: "まいにち" fits here because it means "every day" in the context of: "I study Japanese every day.". "毎晩" represents "every night".