Explanation

the day before yesterday

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Example Sentences

• 一昨日は友達と映画を見に行きました

  I went to see a movie with my friend the day before yesterday.

  おとといはともだちとえいがをみにいきました

  ototoi wa tomodachi to eiga o mini ikimashita

  Pronunciation

• 一昨日の晩は遅くまで働きました

  I worked until late in the evening the day before yesterday.

  おとといのばんはおそくまではたらきました

  ototoi no ban wa osoku made hatarakimashita

  Pronunciation

• 一昨日の天気はとても良かったです

  The weather was very good the day before yesterday.

  おとといのてんきはとてもよかったです

  ototoi no tenki wa totemo yokatta desu

  Pronunciation

• 私は一昨日から風邪を引いています

  I've caught a cold since the day before yesterday.

  わたしはおとといからかぜをひいています

  watashi wa ototoi kara kaze o hiiteimasu

  Pronunciation

• 一昨日の会議は長時間続きました

  The meeting the day before yesterday lasted a long time.

  おとといのかいぎはながじかんつづきました

  ototoi no kaigi wa nagajikan tsuzukimashita

  Pronunciation

Notes and Tips for JLPT students

• 'Ototoi' is commonly used in daily conversations to refer to the day before today.
• It's important to know the reading 'ototoi' as it appears frequently in written materials as well.
• Make sure to practice reading and writing 'ototoi' for better retention.
• You can pair 'ototoi' with other related words to create meaningful sentences.
• Understanding the concept of time and its expressions is crucial for the JLPT N2 level.

Related Words

• * 昨日Pronunciation
• * 明日Pronunciation
• * 今日Pronunciation
• * 明後日Pronunciation
• * 平日Pronunciation