月 — Moon
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Common Japanese Words with 月 (Moon)
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The weekday (曜) of the moon (月) is Monday.
This kanji literally means moon (月), which is also used to track the "month".
Frequently Asked Questions About 月 (Moon)
What is the best kanji mnemonic for 月 (Moon)?
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The Shibashi Japanese kanji mnemonic for 月 ("Moon", read as げつ) is: It takes guts-u (がつ) to get-su (げつ) to the moon and retrieve the tsunami key (つき)... Using visual kanji mnemonics that combine the character's radicals, meaning, and reading into a single illustrated scene makes 月 effortless to recall.
What does the kanji 月 mean and how is it read in Japanese?
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The Japanese kanji 月 means "Moon". Its primary reading is げつ (On'yomi: げつ, がつ; Kun'yomi: つき). Our Japanese kanji mnemonics tie the reading directly into the visual story so you remember both the meaning and pronunciation together.
What are common Japanese words and compounds with 月?
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Essential Japanese vocabulary words containing 月 include: 月曜 (げつよう - Monday), 月 (つき - moon, month).
How do Japanese kanji mnemonics help you remember 月 (Moon) faster?
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