Meaning

Primary

Month Before Last

Alternative

The Month Before Last

Word Type

noun

Explanation

The previous previous month (remember that just repeats the kanji before it) is the month before last.

Reading

せんせんげつ
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Pattern of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 先々月の四日

    the fourth of the month before last

    先々月のテスト

    the test from the month before last

    先々月のブログ

    a blog from the month before last

Context Sentences

先々月、キューバにいきました。

I went to Cuba the month before last.

先々月、フロリダで大きなハリケーンがあったそうだ。

There was a big hurricane in Florida the month before last.

先々月のレシートを見て下さい。

Please look at the receipt from the month before last.

Kanji Composition