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[()·がつ()]
gogatsu
noun

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[()·がつ()]
gogatsu

English Meaning(s) for 5月

noun
  1. May
  2. fifth month of the lunar calendar

Definition and Synonyms for 5月

Maypole a vertical pole or post decorated with streamers that can be held by dancers celebrating May Day
Synonyms: さつき, 5月
May the month following April and preceding June
Synonyms: さつき, 5月

Meanings for each kanji in 5月

» month; moon

Categories 5月 is a member of

Post an upright consisting of a piece of timber or metal fixed firmly in an upright position
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Gregorian Calendar Month a month in the Gregorian calendar
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Stroke Order Diagrams for 5月

Sample Sentences for 5月

It was almost a decade ago, on May 8th, 1980, that Mount St. Helens erupted.
They were supposed to have gotten married in May, but they didn't.
Mariner 9 was launched on May 30, 1971.
It can be cold here even in May.
May 5 is Children's Day.

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