Japanese word

今月

Pronunciation

Romajikongetsu

Meaning

  • nounthis month

Example

今月は忙しいです。kon getsu wa isoga shi i de su

I am busy this month.

Illustration for 今月 (this month)

More examples

今月の終わりに家族と食事をします。kon getsu no o wa ri ni ka zoku to shoku ji o shi ma su

I will have a meal with my family at the end of this month.

Core concept

今月 (kongetsu) refers to the month that includes the present time.

Common phrases

  • 今月の予定kon getsu no yo tei

    this month's plans

  • 今月末kon getsu sue

    the end of this month

Definition in Japanese

現在の時点を含む月。gen zai no ji ten o fuku mu tsuki

Word origin

今月 (kongetsu) is a Sino-Japanese compound of 今 (kon, "now") and 月 (getsu, "month").

Usage tips

  • The pattern 今月は (kongetsu wa) often sets the current month as the topic before a comment about plans, schedules, or events.

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