六月
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Month name for the sixth month. Combines number 『六』 (roku, 'six') and counter 『月』 (gatsu, 'month'). Used in dates, e.g., 『六月十五日』 (rokugatsu juugonichi, 'June 15th').
Theme
User and their friend Aiko are talking about summer festivals and deciding when to attend one together.
六月
ろくがつ
June
Time & DatesDays & Months
Memory Hook
Picture a 'June' bug buzzing in the sixth month. 'Roku' (六, six) + 'gatsu' (月, month) → 『六月』 (rokugatsu, 'June'). 'Roku' sounds like 'rock' — imagine a rock in June.
Cultural Note
June is the rainy season (梅雨 tsuyu) in Japan, bringing frequent showers. It's a time for hydrangea viewing and preparing for summer festivals.
Forms
Base: 六月Month name for the sixth month. Combines number 『六』 (roku, 'six') and counter 『月』 (gatsu, 'month'). Used in dates, e.g., 『六月十五日』 (rokugatsu juugonichi, 'June 15th').