Japanese dictionary
How to say "October" in Japanese
十月じゅうがつ · jūgatsu
"October" in Japanese is 十月 (jūgatsu), usually written 10月.
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Ways to say "October" in Japanese
| Japanese | When to use it |
|---|---|
| 十月じゅうがつ · jūgatsu | October. |
| 10月じゅうがつ · jūgatsu | October, with Arabic numerals. |
How to use it
October's national holiday is スポーツの日 (Sports Day), the second Monday.
Many companies make personnel changes and start new projects in October, the start of the second half of the fiscal year.
Example sentences
- 十月から新しい部署に移ります。Jūgatsu kara atarashii busho ni utsurimasu.I'm moving to a new department in October.
- 十月は過ごしやすい季節です。Jūgatsu wa sugoshiyasui kisetsu desu.October is a pleasant season.
- 十月の第二月曜日はスポーツの日です。Jūgatsu no daini getsuyōbi wa Supōtsu no Hi desu.The second Monday in October is Sports Day.
- 十月に運動会があります。Jūgatsu ni undōkai ga arimasu.There's a sports day in October.
- 十月末にハロウィンのイベントがあります。Jūgatsumatsu ni harowin no ibento ga arimasu.There's a Halloween event at the end of October.
- 契約は十月一日から始まります。Keiyaku wa jūgatsu tsuitachi kara hajimarimasu.The contract starts on October 1.
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Questions
What holiday is in October in Japan?
スポーツの日 (Sports Day), on the second Monday in October.
Why is October important at Japanese companies?
For companies with an April fiscal year, October starts the second half, 下期 (shimoki), and often brings personnel changes.
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