十二月
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This is the name of the twelfth month. It combines the number 『十二』 (juuni, '12') with the counter 『月』 (gatsu, 'month'). Use it in dates, e.g., 『十二月二十五日』 (juunigatsu nijuugonichi, 'December 25th').
Theme
At a café, User and their friend Mika chat about holiday plans and the festive atmosphere in December.
十二月
じゅうにがつ
December
Time & DatesDays & Months
Memory Hook
Picture December, the twelfth month with snow. Remember: 'December is the twelfth month, so 十二月 (juunigatsu, 'December') — juu-ni (12) + gatsu (month).'
Cultural Note
December in Japan is a busy month with preparations for 『お正月』 (oshougatsu, 'New Year'). People send 『年賀状』 (nengajou, 'New Year's cards') and enjoy year-end parties called 『忘年会』 (bounenkai, 'forget-the-year parties'). Christmas is also celebrated, often with fried chicken and cake.
Forms
Base: 十二月This is the name of the twelfth month. It combines the number 『十二』 (juuni, '12') with the counter 『月』 (gatsu, 'month'). Use it in dates, e.g., 『十二月二十五日』 (juunigatsu nijuugonichi, 'December 25th').