五月

皐月

Reading

Kana: さつき
Romaji: satsuki
Kana
Romaji

Definitions

1

fifth month of the lunar calendar

Note: obsolete term
2

satsuki azalea (Rhododendron indicum)

Note: also written as 杜鵑花
Note: word usually written using kana alone

Kanji

Readings: ゴ、 いつ、 いつ.つ
Meaning: five
Readings: ゲツ、 ガツ、 つき
Meanings: month, moon
Readings: コウ、 さつき
Meanings: swamp, shore

Example Sentences

彼女(かのじょ)服装(ふくそう)にうるさい。
➥She is particular about what she wears.
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(ごがつ)でさえとても(さむ)い。
➥It's even very cold in May.
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(そう)選挙(せんきょ)五月(ごがつ)(おこな)われる。
➥A general election will be held in May.
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ラジオが(すこ)しうるさい。
➥The radio is a bit loud.
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彼女(かのじょ)()(もの)にうるさい。
➥She is particular about food.
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(ごがつ)は4(しがつ)のあとにくる。
➥May comes after April.
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