Japanese dictionary
How to say "July" in Japanese
七月しちがつ · shichigatsu
"July" in Japanese is 七月 (shichigatsu), usually written 7月. Note that it uses shichi, not nana.
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Ways to say "July" in Japanese
| Japanese | When to use it |
|---|---|
| 七月しちがつ · shichigatsu | July. |
| 7月しちがつ · shichigatsu | July, with Arabic numerals. |
How to use it
July 7 is 七夕 (Tanabata), the Star Festival.
The rainy season, 梅雨 (tsuyu), usually ends in mid to late July in Tokyo.
Example sentences
- 七月七日は七夕です。Shichigatsu nanoka wa Tanabata desu.July 7 is Tanabata.
- 七月になると梅雨が明けます。Shichigatsu ni naru to tsuyu ga akemasu.The rainy season ends in July.
- 七月に日本語能力試験があります。Shichigatsu ni Nihongo Nōryoku Shiken ga arimasu.The JLPT is held in July.
- 七月の終わりに夏休みを取ります。Shichigatsu no owari ni natsuyasumi o torimasu.I'm taking summer vacation at the end of July.
- 引っ越しは七月の予定です。Hikkoshi wa shichigatsu no yotei desu.I plan to move in July.
- 七月は暑くなります。Shichigatsu wa atsuku narimasu.It gets hot in July.
Kanji in this word
Questions
Why is July shichigatsu and not nanagatsu?
The number 7 has two readings, shichi and nana. The month uses shichi: 七月 (shichigatsu).
What is 梅雨?
梅雨 (tsuyu) is the rainy season in much of Japan, usually from early June to mid-July.
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