～か月
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Counter for months. Attach a number before 『か月』 to indicate duration in months. Irregular readings: e.g., 『一か月』 (ikkagetsu, 'one month'), 『三か月』 (sankagetsu, 'three months'). Must pair with a number; cannot stand alone.
Theme
At a language exchange meetup, User talks with Aya about their experiences learning Japanese and how long they've been studying.
～か月
～かげつ
(number of) months
Time & DatesDays & Months
Memory Hook
Think of 'ka' as in 'calendar' and 'getsu' as in 'month'. So 'ka-getsu' → 'number of months' on a calendar!
Cultural Note
In Japan, months are often counted for durations like school terms or work contracts. For example, 『三か月』 (sankagetsu, 'three months') might refer to a probation period at a job.
Forms
Base: ～か月Counter for months. Attach a number before 『か月』 to indicate duration in months. Irregular readings: e.g., 『一か月』 (ikkagetsu, 'one month'), 『三か月』 (sankagetsu, 'three months'). Must pair with a number; cannot stand alone.