~月

~月

~がつ

Month of the year; ~th month

N5suffix·gatsu

How to remember it

月 means "moon"—months follow the moon; add a number to name the month.

Example sentences

  • 私は四月に日本へ行きます。

    わたしはしがつにほんへいきます。

    I will go to Japan in April.

  • 今は何月ですか。

    いまはなんがつですか。

    What month is it now?

Usage

Suffix after a number; read がつ for calendar months (contrast with つき "moon/month").

Related words

一月毎月来月

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