Dictionary
English - Japanese
Calendar
ˈkæləndər
Extremely common
700 - 800
700 - 800
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
カレンダー, 暦 (こよみ, koyomi), スケジュール (schedule)
Calendar meanings in Japanese
カレンダー
Example:
I need to check my calendar for the meeting.
会議のためにカレンダーを確認する必要があります。
Can you mark the date on the calendar?
カレンダーにその日付を記入できますか？
Usage: formal/informalContext: Used in everyday situations to refer to a physical or digital calendar.
Note: The word 'カレンダー' is borrowed from English and is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts.
暦 (こよみ, koyomi)
Example:
The Japanese calendar is based on lunar cycles.
日本の暦は月の周期に基づいています。
In ancient times, people used a lunar calendar.
古代には、人々は月の暦を使用していました。
Usage: formalContext: Often used in historical or cultural discussions, especially about traditional calendars.
Note: The term '暦' refers to the traditional calendars and is less commonly used in everyday conversation compared to 'カレンダー'.
スケジュール (schedule)
Example:
I wrote my appointments in the schedule.
スケジュールに私の予定を書きました。
The event is not on my schedule.
そのイベントは私のスケジュールにはありません。
Usage: formal/informalContext: Used to refer to planned events or appointments, often in a professional context.
Note: 'スケジュール' can also refer to a calendar in the sense of an agenda or timetable.
Calendar's synonyms
schedule
A schedule is a plan that gives a list of events or tasks and the times at which each one should happen.
Example: I have marked the meeting in my schedule for next Monday.
Note: While a calendar typically shows dates and days, a schedule is more specific and includes timings and details of events or tasks.
planner
A planner is a tool or a person that helps in organizing and planning activities, events, or tasks.
Example: I use a planner to organize my daily activities and appointments.
Note: A planner is usually a physical or digital tool used for organizing tasks and events, while a calendar is a visual representation of dates and days.
timetable
A timetable is a schedule or a plan that shows the times at which specific events, activities, or tasks are intended to take place.
Example: The school timetable shows the schedule of classes for each day.
Note: A timetable is often used in the context of fixed schedules, such as class timings or transport schedules, while a calendar can be more general and cover a wider range of events.
agenda
An agenda is a list or a plan of things to be done or considered, often in a meeting or event.
Example: The team meeting agenda includes discussion topics and time allocations.
Note: An agenda is more focused on specific topics or tasks to be addressed in a meeting or event, while a calendar is a broader tool for marking dates and events over a period of time.
Calendar expressions, common phrases
Mark the date
To make a note or reminder of an important date or event.
Example: Don't forget to mark the date for the meeting in your calendar.
Note: This phrase emphasizes the action of marking or noting a date rather than the concept of a calendar itself.
Turn the page on the calendar
To start afresh or leave behind the past, often symbolized by turning the page of a calendar to a new month or year.
Example: As the new year begins, it's time to turn the page on the calendar.
Note: This phrase uses the physical act of turning a page on a calendar as a metaphor for starting anew or moving forward.
Circle a date
To highlight or draw a circle around a specific date on a calendar to indicate its importance.
Example: I need to circle the date of the deadline on my calendar.
Note: This phrase focuses on physically marking a date on a calendar to draw attention to it.
On the horizon
Imminent or approaching, often used to refer to a future event or deadline that is nearing.
Example: The deadline is on the horizon, so we need to start working on it.
Note: This phrase uses the imagery of something appearing on the horizon to signify something upcoming or approaching.
Red-letter day
A special or significant day that is marked in red on a calendar, usually denoting a joyful or memorable occasion.
Example: Graduation day is a red-letter day for many students.
Note: This phrase refers to a particularly important or noteworthy day, typically highlighted in red on a calendar.
Countdown begins
To start counting the days leading up to a significant event or deadline.
Example: The countdown begins for the launch of the new product.
Note: This phrase indicates the commencement of a countdown towards a specific event, emphasizing the impending nature of the event.
In the pipeline
Something that is planned or expected to happen in the near future.
Example: The new project is in the pipeline and will be launched soon.
Note: This phrase suggests that something is in the process of being developed or prepared for implementation.
Year in, year out
Consistently or repeatedly, without fail, every year.
Example: She visits her grandparents year in, year out during the summer.
Note: This phrase emphasizes the regularity or continuity of an activity or event occurring annually.
Time flies
Time passes quickly, often expressed when realizing how fast time has gone by.
Example: I can't believe it's already December; time flies.
Note: This phrase reflects the speed at which time passes, often seeming to move quickly like a bird in flight.
Calendar everyday (slang) expressions
Block off time
This slang means to reserve or set aside a specific period on your calendar for a particular activity or event.
Example: I need to block off some time on my calendar for the meeting next week.
Note: This differs from simply marking the date as it implies actively allocating time for a specific purpose.
Jot it down
To jot something down means to quickly write or note it on a calendar or planner for future reference.
Example: I'll jot it down on my calendar so I don't forget.
Note: While it involves writing information, it has a casual and quick connotation compared to formal calendar entries.
Slam-packed schedule
A slam-packed schedule describes a calendar or timetable that is extremely full or busy with activities or appointments.
Example: My calendar is slam-packed this week with meetings and deadlines.
Note: It emphasizes the overwhelming nature of the schedule, implying little to no room for additional tasks.
Fully booked
Being fully booked means that one's calendar or schedule is completely occupied with appointments or activities, leaving no available time slots.
Example: I'm sorry, I'm fully booked that day. Can we schedule the meeting for another time?
Note: While similar to 'slam-packed schedule', 'fully booked' suggests a lack of availability rather than just busyness.
Pencil in
To pencil in means to tentatively schedule or add an event to a calendar or planner with the understanding that it may need adjustment later.
Example: Let's pencil in a date for lunch next week, and we can confirm closer to the day.
Note: This term implies a certain flexibility or potential for changes compared to firmly blocking off time.
Clear my schedule
To clear one's schedule means to remove or cancel all existing appointments or activities from the calendar to make space for a specific event.
Example: I need to clear my schedule for next Friday so we can have a team meeting.
Note: It conveys a deliberate action of making time available by removing prior commitments.
Stacked calendar
Having a stacked calendar refers to a situation where one's calendar is filled with numerous appointments or events, often with little time in between.
Example: I have a stacked calendar this month, with back-to-back meetings every day.
Note: It emphasizes the heavy load of events in a compact timeframe, suggesting a challenging or intense schedule.
Calendar - Examples
I always mark important dates on my calendar.
She bought a new calendar for the upcoming year.
The school year is divided into three terms according to the academic calendar.
Calendar grammar
Calendar - Noun (Noun) / Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass)
Lemma: calendar
Conjugations
Noun, plural (Noun, plural): calendars
Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass): calendar
Verb, past tense (Verb, past tense): calendared
Verb, gerund or present participle (Verb, gerund or present participle): calendaring
Verb, 3rd person singular present (Verb, 3rd person singular present): calendars
Verb, base form (Verb, base form): calendar
Verb, non-3rd person singular present (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): calendar
Syllables, Separation and Stress
calendar Contains 3 syllables: cal • en • dar
Phonetic transcription: ˈka-lən-dər
cal en dar , ˈka lən dər (The red syllable is stressed)
Calendar - Importance and usage frequency
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
calendar: 700 - 800 (Extremely common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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