Korean

오월
Meaning: May
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

五
月

Example sentences

May is the month of the family.
시험 기간이 오월 중순이라고 들었는데 정확히 언제부터이니?
I heard the exam period is mid-May, when exactly does it start?
우리 여행은 오월 하순에 시작됩니다.
Our trip starts in late May.
오월이 되자마자 벌써 초여름 더위가 시작되었다.
As soon as it became May, the early summer heat had already started.

Usage Notes

In Korea, May is called 'Family Month' because Children's Day, Parents' Day, and Teachers' Day all fall in this month.

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