English–Japanese
“crescent moon” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajimikazuki
Example
今夜は三日月が見えます。kon ya wa mi ka zuki ga mi e ma su
A crescent moon is visible tonight.
How to say “crescent moon” in Japanese
“Crescent moon” in Japanese is 三日月 (mikazuki).
Refers to the moon when only a narrow, curved part of its surface is lit and visible.
Example sentences with 三日月
雲の切れ間から三日月が顔を出しました。kumo no ki re ma ka ra mi ka zuki ga kao o da shi ma shi ta
The crescent moon appeared through a break in the clouds.
Tips for using 三日月
- In English, crescent moon covers both waxing and waning phases, but 三日月 (mikazuki) traditionally describes the young crescent shortly after the new moon.