the other day; recently; some days ago
Formal or written expression for a recent past day. Often used in letters, announcements, or news reports.
a day in the past
Rare, literal use referring to any past day, not necessarily recent. Mostly found in fixed expressions or older texts.
Look back on events of days past.
Have you had a chance to look at the documents I sent the other day?
A press conference was held recently.
Compound of 過 (past, exceed) and 日 (day). The reading かじつ is the on'yomi for both characters.