Meaning

Primary

October

Word Type

noun

Explanation

The kanji for "moon" and "month" are the same, probably because a moon cycle takes approximately a month to occur. So, what is the tenth moon cycle of the year? That would be the awesome month October!

Reading

じゅうがつ
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. has two on'yomi readings, but since this is a specific month name, it's going to use the がつ reading. Here's a mnemonic to help you remember that:

October gives you jewel guts (じゅうがつ). In October, your guts magically produce jewels, which you collect (don't ask how) to make some pretty awesome Halloween costumes.

Context

Patterns of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 十月十日

    October 10

    十月五日

    October 5

    十月九日

    October 9

Context Sentences

十月に五十才になります。

I will be fifty years old in October.

十月のシイタケはおいしいですよ。

Shiitake mushrooms in October are delicious.

十月なのにまだビキニ!?

Still in a bikini in October!?

Kanji Composition