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. Since has two on'yomi readings, here's a mnemonic to help you remember which one to use:

October gives you jewel guts (じゅうがつ). In October, your guts magically produce jewels, which you collect to make some pretty awesome Halloween costumes.

Context

Patterns of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 十月のおわり

    end of October

    十月のはじめ

    beginning of October

    十月のなかば

    mid-October

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