一月
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Base form for the month of January. It's a calendar term where 『一』 (ichi, 'one') combines with 『月』 (gatsu, 'month'). Used in dates, e.g., 『一月一日』 (ichigatsu tsuitachi, 'January 1st').
Theme
At a New Year's party, User is chatting with their coworker Miyuki about upcoming plans and the calendar.
一月
いちがつ
January
Time & DatesDays & Months
Memory Hook
Think of January as the first month of the year. 'Ichi-gatsu' sounds like 'itchy gats' — you're itching to start the new year in January, 『一月』 (ichigatsu, 'January').
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『一月』 (ichigatsu, 'January') is associated with New Year celebrations, a major holiday. People often visit shrines for 『初詣』 (hatsumoude, 'first shrine visit') and eat special foods like 『おせち料理』 (osechi ryouri, 'New Year dishes').
Forms
Base: 一月Base form for the month of January. It's a calendar term where 『一』 (ichi, 'one') combines with 『月』 (gatsu, 'month'). Used in dates, e.g., 『一月一日』 (ichigatsu tsuitachi, 'January 1st').