Japanese

さんがつ
Meaning: March
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

三
月

Example sentences

In Japan, graduation ceremonies are often held in March.
会議は三月十七日に行われます。
The meeting will be held on March 17th.
プロジェクトは三月末に完了する。
The project will be completed at the end of March.
毎年二月から三月にかけて、税務署で確定申告を行う必要があります。
Every year from February to March, it is necessary to file a final tax return at the tax office.
三月三日は女の子の健やかな成長を願う雛祭りだ。
March 3rd is Hina Matsuri, a festival to wish for the healthy growth of girls.
三月三日にひな人形を飾った。
We decorated Hina dolls on March 3rd.
三月三日のひな祭りは上巳の節句とも呼ばれる
The Doll's Festival on March 3rd is also called the Joushi Festival.
桜月と呼ばれる三月には、多くの花が咲く。
In March, which is called Sakura-dzuki, many flowers bloom.
三月に入っても春寒料峭たる日々が続き、まだコートが手放せない。
Even though it's March, the lingering cold continues, and I still can't go without a coat.

Usage Notes

Represents the third month of the year. In Japan, it is significant as the end of the school and business year.

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