～月
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This is a counter suffix for months of the year. Attach a number (1–12) before it to specify a month, e.g., 『一月』 (ichigatsu, 'January'). It must pair with a number and cannot stand alone.
Theme
User and their coworker Ken are planning a team-building event at their office in Osaka. They are discussing possible dates for the event.
～月
～がつ
month of the year (counter suffix)
Time & DatesDays & Months
Memory Hook
Imagine a calendar with each month marked by a moon (月 getsuki, 'moon / Month'). The moon cycles every month, so ～月 (-gatsu) helps you track time like phases of the moon.
Cultural Note
In Japan, months are often referred to with numbers plus 月 (gatsu), e.g., 『一月』 (ichigatsu, 'January'). This system is straightforward and used in daily life, media, and official documents.
Forms
Base: ～月This is a counter suffix for months of the year. Attach a number (1–12) before it to specify a month, e.g., 『一月』 (ichigatsu, 'January'). It must pair with a number and cannot stand alone.