月
月·month, moon
- On-yomi
- ゲツガツ
- Kun-yomi
- つき
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Stroke order
Write it in this order; the numbers mark where each stroke starts.
Common words
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 月曜日 | げつようび | Monday |
| 一月 | いちがつ | January |
| 月 | つき | moon |
| 今月 | こんげつ | this month |
| 毎月 | まいつき | every month |
Example sentences
月曜日に 会いましょう。
げつようびにあいましょう。
Let's meet on Monday.
今夜の 月は きれいです。
こんやのつきはきれいです。
Tonight's moon is beautiful.
Similar-looking kanji
Do not confuse these on the exam.
Common mistakes
- Mixing up ゲツ (曜日 names) and ガツ (month names): 月曜日 vs 一月
Memory aid
Picture it
A tall window with a crescent hook: the moon seen through it.
Vocabulary using this kanji
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