“The other day” in Japanese
Short answer
The other day in Japanese is “先日” (senjitsu). Full meaning: the other day, a few days ago.
Other ways to say “The other day” in Japanese
過日
kajitsu the other day, some days ago, recently; a day in the past
先頃
sakigoro recently, the other day
先だって
sendatte the other day, some time ago, recently
此間
konaida the other day, lately, recently
先の日
sakinohi the other day, a few days ago
この程
konohodo the other day, recently; this time, on this occasion
この間
konoaida the other day, lately, recently, during this period; meanwhile, in the meantime
この前
konomae the other day, previously, before, earlier, recently; last time; last (Sunday, summer, etc.), previous (e.g. mayor, chapter), preceding
先般
senpan some time ago, the other day
何時ぞや
itsuzoya some time ago, the other day, at some time or other, once
先立って
sakidatte prior to, before, in advance of; the other day, some time ago, recently
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