Japanese Vocabulary: Months in Japanese

Unlock the secrets of the Japanese calendar with our guide to months in Japanese.

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Vocabulary List

English Japanese Pronunciation
January
睦月
February
如月
March
弥生
April
卯月
May
皐月
June
水無月
July
文月
August
葉月
September
長月
October
神無月
November
霜月
December
師走

Cultural Connection: Seasons in Japanese

In Japanese, the word for month is 月 (tsuki), which also means ‘moon’. This reflects the traditional Japanese calendar which was based on lunar cycles. Understanding this cultural connection can deepen your appreciation for the language and its origins.

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