8月

はちがつ
Alternative writings: 八月
Frequency:
1

August, the eighth month of the year (commonly mid-to-late summer in Japan).

Noun

Examples

夏休みはたいてい8月に取る人が多い。

Many people take their summer vacation in August.

8月はとても暑い日が続きます。

August continues with very hot days.

毎年8月に花火大会が開催されます。

A fireworks festival is held every August.

2

The eighth month of the lunar calendar; may differ from the Gregorian August.

Noun

Examples

旧暦の8月は地域によっては秋に当たることがあります。

The lunar eighth month can fall in autumn in some regions.