八月
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Month name: 『八』 (hachi, 'eight') + 『月』 (gatsu, 'month'). Used in dates, e.g., 『八月十五日』 (hachigatsu juugonichi, 'August 15th').
Theme
User and their friend Yuta are planning a summer trip to Japan. They discuss the best time to visit, considering weather and festivals.
八月
はちがつ
August
Time & DatesDays & Months
Memory Hook
Think of 'August' as the eighth month, like an 'octopus' with eight legs. 'Eight' (八) + 'month' (月) = 八月 (hachigatsu, 'August').
Cultural Note
August is peak summer in Japan, featuring 『お盆』 (obon, 'Buddhist festival for ancestors') around mid-August, when many people travel to their hometowns. It's also a time for fireworks festivals and hot weather.
Forms
Base: 八月Month name: 『八』 (hachi, 'eight') + 『月』 (gatsu, 'month'). Used in dates, e.g., 『八月十五日』 (hachigatsu juugonichi, 'August 15th').