N5
月 (Month, Moon)
月month, moon4 strokes
On: ゲツ, ガツKun: つき
月
月
音読み：ゲツ、ガツ
訓読み：つき
Meaning(s)
- Moon
- Month
- Used in time-related words
Stroke Count
4 strokes
Common Compounds
- 一月 (いちがつ) – January
- 今月 (こんげつ) – This month
- 月曜日 (げつようび) – Monday
Example Sentence
今月の月はとても明るいです。
This month’s moon is very bright.
Study Tip
Visualize the kanji as a crescent moon 🌙. This can help you remember its primary meaning, and from there, connect it to “month” — as months are based on lunar cycles.
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