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“full moon” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajimangetsu

Example

満月がきれいです。man getsu ga ki re i de su

The full moon is beautiful.

Illustration for 満月 (full moon)

How to say “full moon” in Japanese

“Full moon” in Japanese is 満月 (mangetsu).

Refers to the lunar phase in which the side of the moon facing Earth is fully illuminated and appears round.

Full entry for 満月: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 満月

雲の間から満月が顔を出しました。kumo no aida ka ra man getsu ga kao o da shi ma shi ta

The full moon appeared from between the clouds.

Tips for using 満月

  • The phrase full moon is general, whereas names such as the Harvest Moon identify a particular full moon by its seasonal timing.

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