No. 1,166 in Japanese
平日
Weekday.
In a sentence
平日は学校があります。
On weekdays, there is school.
Here, '平日' refers to regular weekdays when schools and offices are typically operating, distinguishing those days from weekends.
平日限定メニューがあります。
There is a weekday-only menu.
In this sentence, '平日' is used to specify a menu that is offered exclusively on weekdays, indicating the limited availability based on the day.
平日と週末の活動は異なります。
Weekday activities are different from weekend activities.
The word '平日' is contrasted with '週末' (weekend), highlighting the thematic comparison between regular weekdays and weekends regarding activities.
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