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月
月 (readings: げつ, がつ, つき; Japanese kanji) means “moon / month”. It is a Grade 1 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 1 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 月曜日 (Monday).
What does 月 mean?
| Kanji | 月 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | moon / month |
| Readings | げつ, がつ, つき |
| Grade | Grade 1 (Easiest) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 月
月 is read げつ or がつ or つき depending on the word.
Example words with 月
| Example | 月曜日 (Monday) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14