Translation of Japanese word "月" to English
月
つき
[tsuki]
IPA: /tsɯki/
Meaning
NounA period into which a year is divided, historically based on the phases of the moon.
How to use
月 (tsuki / getsu / gatsu) — 'month / moon'. 今月 (kongetsu) — this month. 先月 (sengetsu) — last month. 来月 (raigetsu) — next month. 満月 (mangetsu) — full moon.
🇬🇧 English
month / moon
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 月
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): つき
Romaji Transcription: tsuki
Example Sentences
月曜日は休みです。
げつようび は やすみです。
Monday is a holiday.
月に一度行きます。
つきに いちど いきます。
I go there once a month.
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Common phrases
- 来月 / 先月 / 今月— next / last / this month
- 満月— full moon
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Frequency rank: #100 in Japanese
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "月" mean?▼
The Japanese word "月" means "month / moon" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "月"?▼
The word "月" is read as "つき" (tsuki). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "月曜日は休みです。".
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