English–Japanese

“middle of the month” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajichūjun

Example

来月の中旬に会いましょう。rai getsu no chū jun ni a i ma shō

Let's meet in the middle of next month.

Illustration for 中旬 (middle of the month)

How to say “middle of the month” in Japanese

“Middle of the month” in Japanese is 中旬 (chūjun).

Refers to the ten-day period that lies between the beginning and the end of a month.

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

Example sentences with 中旬

来月の中旬には、東京へ出張します。rai getsu no chū jun ni wa tō kyō e shut chō shi ma su

I will go on a business trip to Tokyo in the middle of next month.

Tips for using 中旬

  • When a Japanese speaker gives a date in 中旬 (chūjun), the time usually means the middle ten days of the month rather than a precisely fixed day.

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