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JLPT N4 Elementary

本日

A formal term for “today,” typically used in business and official announcements.

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今日 きょう, the common, everyday word for "today"
Noun, Adverb

Today (Formal)

A formal term used to refer to the current day in business contexts, official announcements, and written correspondence.

Example

本日 は ご 来店 、 誠に ありがとう ございます 。

Thank you very much for coming to our store today.

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本日
ほんじつ
A formal term for "today," typically used in business and official announcements.
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