五月
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Month name for the fifth month. Combines number 『五』 (go, 'five') and counter 『月』 (gatsu, 'month'). Used in dates, e.g., 『五月五日』 (gogatsu itsuka, 'May 5th').
Theme
Two friends, Yuta and User, are planning a hiking trip and discussing the best month to go, considering weather and schedules.
五月
ごがつ
May
Time & DatesDays & Months
Memory Hook
Imagine a 'May' flower blooming in the fifth month. 'Go' (五, five) + 'gatsu' (月, month) → 『五月』 (gogatsu, 'May'). Think: 'Go' for five, like 'go' in English.
Cultural Note
In Japan, May is part of Golden Week, a series of holidays including Constitution Memorial Day and Children's Day. It's a popular time for travel and family activities.
Forms
Base: 五月Month name for the fifth month. Combines number 『五』 (go, 'five') and counter 『月』 (gatsu, 'month'). Used in dates, e.g., 『五月五日』 (gogatsu itsuka, 'May 5th').