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十月

October


Meaning

October

Word Type

noun

Explanation

The kanji for "moon" and "month" are the same, probably because a moon cycle takes approximately a month to occur. So, what is the tenth moon cycle of the year? That would be the awesome month October!


Reading

じゅうがつ

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. Since 月 has two on'yomi readings, here's a mnemonic to help you remember which one to use: October gives you jewel guts (じゅうがつ). In October, your guts magically produce jewels, which you collect to make some pretty awesome Halloween costumes.


Context

Patterns of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 十月十日

    October 10

    十月五日

    October 5

    十月九日

    October 9

  • 十月のなかば

    mid-October

    十月のはじめ

    beginning of October

    十月のおわり

    end of October

Context Sentences

十月に五十才になります。

I will be fifty years old in October.

十月のシイタケはおいしいですよ。

Shiitake mushrooms in October are delicious.

十月なのにまだビキニ!?

Still in a bikini in October!?


Kanji Composition