先月
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Noun meaning 'last month'. Used to refer to the calendar month immediately preceding the current one. Example: 『先月は忙しかった』 (Sengetsu wa isogashikatta, 'Last month was busy').
Theme
At a family gathering, User and their cousin Aya catch up on recent events and share updates about their lives.
先月
せんげつ
last month
Time & DatesCalendar Terms
Memory Hook
Imagine a calendar where you flip back one page to see the previous month. 'Sen' sounds like 'send' — you send your thoughts back to last month: 『先月』 (sengetsu, 'last month').
Cultural Note
In Japan, discussing past events often involves time expressions like 『先月』 (sengetsu, 'last month'). It's commonly used in conversations, business reports, and planning to refer to the month immediately before the current one.
Forms
Base: 先月Noun meaning 'last month'. Used to refer to the calendar month immediately preceding the current one. Example: 『先月は忙しかった』 (Sengetsu wa isogashikatta, 'Last month was busy').