Japanese

ごがつ
Meaning: May
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

五
月

Example sentences

The fresh greenery of May is very beautiful.
五月の風が青葉を揺らしている。
The May breeze is rustling the green leaves.
彼の誕生日は五月九日です
His birthday is on May 9th.
風薫る五月の空は、とても澄み渡っている。
The air of May, where the breeze smells sweet, is very clear.
五月五日の端午の節句には、こいのぼりを飾る習慣がある。
On the seasonal festival of Tango on May 5th, there is a custom of displaying carp streamers.

Usage Notes

The fifth month of the year.

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