Japanese dictionary
How to say "December" in Japanese
十二月じゅうにがつ · jūnigatsu
"December" in Japanese is 十二月 (jūnigatsu), usually written 12月. The traditional name 師走 (shiwasu) appears in greetings.
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Ways to say "December" in Japanese
| Japanese | When to use it |
|---|---|
| 十二月じゅうにがつ · jūnigatsu | December. |
| 12月じゅうにがつ · jūnigatsu | December, with Arabic numerals. |
| 師走しわす · shiwasu | December (traditional name). |
How to use it
December is busy in Japan, with year-end parties, 忘年会 (bōnenkai), and preparation for New Year's.
Many companies close from about December 29 for the New Year holidays.
Example sentences
- 十二月は忘年会が多いです。Jūnigatsu wa bōnenkai ga ōi desu.There are many year-end parties in December.
- 十二月二十九日から休みです。Jūnigatsu nijūkunichi kara yasumi desu.We're off from December 29.
- 十二月に日本語能力試験を受けます。Jūnigatsu ni Nihongo Nōryoku Shiken o ukemasu.I'm taking the JLPT in December.
- 師走に入り、忙しくなりました。Shiwasu ni hairi, isogashiku narimashita.It's December, and things have gotten busy.
- 十二月の東京はイルミネーションがきれいです。Jūnigatsu no Tōkyō wa iruminēshon ga kirei desu.Tokyo's light displays are beautiful in December.
- 十二月末までに報告書を出します。Jūnigatsumatsu made ni hōkokusho o dashimasu.I'll submit the report by the end of December.
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Questions
What is 忘年会?
忘年会 (bōnenkai) is a year-end party, usually with coworkers, held in December to celebrate the end of the year.
When is the JLPT held?
The JLPT is held twice a year, in July and December, in Japan and many other countries.
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