Kanji · N5 · 4 strokes
月 / month
Kanji for month or moon.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | ゲツ、ガツ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | つき | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
月 carries the meaning month or moon.
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How to write 月
Trace 月 on the canvas at the top of the page. The animation below plays the stroke order — watch how each numbered stroke is drawn, then trace along yourself.
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Common compounds with 月
月曜日げつようびMonday
1か月いっかげつone month
1月いちがつJanuary
月つきthe moon
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月 in context
月曜日働きますか。
げつようびはたらきますか
Do you work on Monday?
1か月勉強しました。
いっかげつべんきょうしました
I studied for one month.
誕生日は1月3日です。
たんじょうびはいちがつみっかです
My birthday is January 3rd.
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Printable practice sheet
Print this worksheet to practice writing 月 by hand — the top row shows the stroke order to trace, then fill the blank squares.
月 — Kanji Practice
4 strokes · studyhiragana.com/kanji/月
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