Japanese dictionary
How to say "June" in Japanese
六月ろくがつ · rokugatsu
"June" in Japanese is 六月 (rokugatsu), usually written 6月.
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Ways to say "June" in Japanese
| Japanese | When to use it |
|---|---|
| 六月ろくがつ · rokugatsu | June. |
| 6月ろくがつ · rokugatsu | June, with Arabic numerals. |
How to use it
June is the rainy season, 梅雨 (tsuyu), in most of Japan.
June is also a popular month for weddings, and Japan has no national holiday in June.
Example sentences
- 六月は雨が多いです。Rokugatsu wa ame ga ōi desu.It rains a lot in June.
- 六月に結婚式があります。Rokugatsu ni kekkonshiki ga arimasu.There's a wedding in June.
- 六月は祝日がありません。Rokugatsu wa shukujitsu ga arimasen.There are no national holidays in June.
- 株主総会は六月に開かれます。Kabunushi sōkai wa rokugatsu ni hirakaremasu.The shareholders' meeting is held in June.
- 六月の終わりにボーナスが出ます。Rokugatsu no owari ni bōnasu ga demasu.The bonus is paid at the end of June.
- 六月は傘が必要です。Rokugatsu wa kasa ga hitsuyō desu.You need an umbrella in June.
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Questions
Why are shareholders' meetings in June in Japan?
Many Japanese companies end their fiscal year in March and hold their annual shareholders' meeting about three months later, so June is common.
When are bonuses paid in Japan?
Many Japanese companies pay bonuses twice a year, in summer (June or July) and winter (December).
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