数日
Meanings
1
a few days; several days
Refers to a small, indefinite number of days, typically between two and about five or six. Commonly used in both spoken and written Japanese.
I'll come again in a few days.
This work will probably take a few days.
Usage patterns
- 〈事〉に数日かかるfor something to take a few days
This task will take a few days.
- 数日以内に〈動詞〉to do something within a few days
Please reply within a few days.
- ここ数日these past few days
The weather has been bad these past few days.
- 数日前に〈動詞〉to do something a few days ago
I heard from him a few days ago.