Japanese dictionary
How to say "September" in Japanese
九月くがつ · kugatsu
"September" in Japanese is 九月 (kugatsu), usually written 9月. Note that it uses ku, not kyū.
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Ways to say "September" in Japanese
| Japanese | When to use it |
|---|---|
| 九月くがつ · kugatsu | September. |
| 9月くがつ · kugatsu | September, with Arabic numerals. |
How to use it
September has two national holidays: 敬老の日 (Respect for the Aged Day) and 秋分の日 (Autumnal Equinox Day).
Typhoons often hit Japan in September.
Example sentences
- 九月に日本に来ました。Kugatsu ni Nihon ni kimashita.I came to Japan in September.
- 九月は台風が多いです。Kugatsu wa taifū ga ōi desu.There are many typhoons in September.
- 九月の第三月曜日は敬老の日です。Kugatsu no daisan getsuyōbi wa Keirō no Hi desu.The third Monday in September is Respect for the Aged Day.
- 九月末までに報告書を出します。Kugatsumatsu made ni hōkokusho o dashimasu.I'll submit the report by the end of September.
- 九月になっても暑いです。Kugatsu ni natte mo atsui desu.It's still hot even in September.
- 九月から新しい仕事を始めます。Kugatsu kara atarashii shigoto o hajimemasu.I start a new job in September.
Kanji in this word
Questions
Why is September kugatsu and not kyūgatsu?
The number 9 has two readings, kyū and ku. The month uses ku: 九月 (kugatsu).
What holidays are in September in Japan?
敬老の日 (Respect for the Aged Day) on the third Monday and 秋分の日 (Autumnal Equinox Day) around September 23.
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