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.
The most common and general term for payday. Used for both salary and hourly wages.
Today is payday.
It's one more week until payday.
A more formal term used in official or business contexts, such as company announcements.
The payday is the 25th of every month.
A slightly more casual or explanatory way to say payday, literally 'the day of salary'.
It's payday, so let's eat out.
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.
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.
The rent payment day is the 28th of every month.