Meaning

Primary

First Ten Days Of The Month

Alternatives

Beginning Of Month, Beginning Of The Month

Word Type

noun

Explanation

The above time of the month Is the top part of the month. The first ten days of the month, or the beginning of the month.

Reading

じょうじゅん
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Context Sentences

気象庁は六月上旬に梅雨が始まると言っている。

The Japan Meteorological Agency says the rainy season will start at the beginning of June.

Kanji Composition