February
noun
The kanji 月 means both month and moon (because moon cycles take about a month, presumably). So, what is the number two month? It's not January... it's not March... it's February!
This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. 月 has two on'yomi readings, but it always uses the がつ reading in the names of the months, so here's a mnemonic to help you remember that:
February is the month when somebody gives you a knee in the guts (にがつ). A complete stranger comes around each February just to knee you right in the guts. Ouch! That's why February is your least favourite month.
バレンタインデーは二月だよ。
Valentine's Day is in February.
日本の二月は中々さむいですよ。
February in Japan is quite cold.
二月はコートとジャケットのセールがたくさんあります。
There are lots of sales for coats and jackets in February.