四月
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Month name formed by number 『四』 (shi, 'four') + counter 『月』 (gatsu, 'month'). Used in dates, e.g., 『四月十日』 (shigatsu tooka, 'April 10th').
Theme
At a café, User and their colleague Ken discuss work schedules and personal plans for the upcoming spring season.
四月
しがつ
April
Time & DatesDays & Months
Memory Hook
Think of 'April' showers bringing four flowers — 'four' for April! 'Shi' (four) + 'gatsu' (month) → 『四月』 (shigatsu, 'April').
Cultural Note
April is the start of the new school and fiscal year in Japan, with entrance ceremonies called 『入学式』 (nyuugakushiki, 'entrance ceremony'). It's famous for cherry blossoms in full bloom, a symbol of new beginnings.
Forms
Base: 四月Month name formed by number 『四』 (shi, 'four') + counter 『月』 (gatsu, 'month'). Used in dates, e.g., 『四月十日』 (shigatsu tooka, 'April 10th').