VocabJLPT N3
the other day
NounAdverb

Definitions

  1. 1. the other day
  2. 2. a few days ago
This noun and time expression refers to the other day or recently, indicating something that happened a short time ago. It is a polite and natural way to bring up a recent past event in conversation.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Come on, wasn't your attitude the other day a bit out of line?

Sentence 2

"That get-together the other day was so fun, wasn't it?" she said with a smile.

Sentence 3

Hey, can you return that book I lent you the other day already?

Sentence 4

On the train, I read more of the novel I'd started the other day.

Sentence 5

In the evening park, the dog I'd met the other day came up to me again.