JLPT N5 · Japanese kanji
月 — month
- Reading
- ゲツ・ガツ・つき
- Meaning
- month; moon
- JLPT level
- N5
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
月 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N5 level. Its primary reading is ゲツ・ガツ・つき and it means month; moon. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
月 appears in everyday japanese words such as 月 (moon), 月日 (date) and 月謝 (monthly tuition fee).
Japanese words containing 月
Frequently asked questions
What does 月 mean in Japanese?
月 means month; moon in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N5 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 月 read?
月 is read ゲツ・ガツ・つき. Reading it inside real words — 月 and 月日 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 月 — is it JLPT N5?
Yes. 月 is on the official JLPT N5 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 月 in a word?
A common word containing 月 is 月 (つき) — "moon". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 月 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 月 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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