Translation guide
The day on which one receives wages or salary. In Japanese, this is commonly expressed with 給料日 (kyūryōbi), but other terms exist depending on context.
The fixed day when a worker receives their regular pay.
Referring to payday in the context of financial products or services tied to one's salary.
The standard term for a payday loan. Note that such loans are heavily regulated in Japan.
給料日ローンは金利が高い。
Payday loans have high interest rates.
The day one receives payment for freelance work, sales, or other non-regular income.
給料日 is specifically for salary/wages from employment. 支払日 is a broader term for any payment due date, including bills or invoices.
家賃の支払日は毎月28日です。
The rent payment day is the 28th of every month.
The most common and general term for payday. Used for both salary and hourly wages.
今日は給料日だ。
Today is payday.
給料日まであと一週間だ。
It's one more week until payday.
A more formal term used in official or business contexts, such as company announcements.
給与支給日は毎月25日です。
The payday is the 25th of every month.
A slightly more casual or explanatory way to say payday, literally 'the day of salary'.
給料の日だから、外食しよう。
It's payday, so let's eat out.
General term for payment due date or day of payment, used in invoices and contracts.
支払日は月末です。
The payment day is the end of the month.
The day money is actually deposited into an account. Often used in business transactions.
入金日は来週の金曜日です。
The deposit day is next Friday.