month
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A month is a time word. There are 12 months in one year. January is the first month. December is the last month. You use this word to talk about when things happen.
You use month to talk about dates and schedules. For example, 'My birthday is in the month of May.' It is very common to say 'next month' or 'last month' when you talk to friends.
The word month is essential for planning. You might say, 'I have been working here for three months.' It is also used as an adjective, like 'a monthly meeting,' which means a meeting that happens once every month.
In professional contexts, month is used to define fiscal periods. You might hear 'month-end closing' in accounting. It is also used in idioms like 'once in a blue moon' to describe infrequent occurrences.
Beyond the calendar, month can represent a phase of development. In literature, one might describe a 'month of sorrow' to convey a sustained period of emotional weight, moving the word from a simple unit of time to a measure of experience.
Historically, the month was tethered to lunar observation, a concept that persists in cultural markers. Mastery of this word involves understanding its shift from a celestial observation to a rigid, administrative construct in the Gregorian calendar, often used in legal or contractual discourse.
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- A unit of time.
- Derived from moon cycles.
- Has 28-31 days.
- Plural is months.
When we talk about a month, we are referring to a standard chunk of time. Since a year is divided into twelve parts, each part is called a month.
You likely use this word every day to track your life. Whether you are counting down to your birthday or waiting for a subscription to renew, the month is the primary way we organize our long-term schedules.
The word month comes from the Old English word monath. If you look closely, you can see the connection to the word moon.
Ancient people tracked time by watching the phases of the moon. It takes about 29.5 days for the moon to complete its cycle, which is why our modern months are roughly that length!
We use month in many ways. You might hear people say 'next month' or 'a few months ago.' It is a very versatile noun.
In professional settings, we often use it for billing or deadlines. For example, 'The monthly report is due on Friday.' It is a neutral, everyday term used in both casual chats and formal business.
Once in a blue moon: Something that happens very rarely.
Month of Sundays: A very long period of time.
Month to month: Living or paying without a long-term contract.
New month, new beginnings: A phrase used to encourage fresh starts.
Month-long: Describing an event that lasts for the duration of a month.
The plural form is months. Be careful with pronunciation, as the 'ths' sound can be tricky!
In the UK and US, it is pronounced /mʌnθ/. It rhymes with words like months (obviously) and is often stressed at the start of a sentence. Remember to always use an article like 'a' or 'the' when referring to a specific one.
豆知識
The word is literally 'moon-th'.
発音ガイド
Short 'u' sound, ending in a soft 'th'.
Similar to UK, clear 'th' sound.
よくある間違い
- dropping the 'th'
- mispronouncing the 'u'
- adding extra syllables
韻が合う語
難易度
easy
easy
medium due to 'th'
easy
次に学ぶべきこと
前提知識
次に学ぶ
上級
知っておくべき文法
Plural nouns
month -> months
Prepositions of time
in a month
Adjective formation
month -> monthly
レベル別の例文
There are twelve months in a year.
12 months = 1 year
Plural noun
My birthday is in May.
May is a month
Preposition 'in'
See you next month.
The month after this one
Time expression
I work every month.
Repeated action
Adverbial frequency
This is a long month.
31 days
Adjective + noun
The month is cold.
Winter time
Singular subject
He left one month ago.
Past time
Time marker
Which month is it?
Question about time
Interrogative
I have a meeting next month.
The rent is due at the end of the month.
She traveled for a month.
January is the coldest month.
We get paid once a month.
I will see you in two months.
The project takes a month to finish.
What is your favorite month?
The monthly subscription is cheap.
We have been waiting for months.
The month-long festival was amazing.
He is a month behind on his work.
The company reports monthly earnings.
I usually take a holiday in the month of August.
The contract is renewed month to month.
It has been a month since we spoke.
The project has been ongoing for several months.
We are looking at a month-on-month increase in sales.
The weather has been gloomy for the better part of the month.
I have a month-long sabbatical starting in June.
The deadline is at the end of the month.
She is a month away from finishing her degree.
We need to finalize the monthly budget.
He only visits once in a blue moon.
The firm saw a month-over-month decline in productivity.
A month of reflection helped him change his career path.
The cyclical nature of the business requires monthly adjustments.
He spent a month in isolation to finish his novel.
The report covers the month of September in great detail.
She has a month-to-month lease on her apartment.
The monthly newsletter provides updates on all projects.
It felt like a month of Sundays waiting for the results.
The lunar month dictates the timing of the festival.
Her monthly stipend was barely enough to cover expenses.
The historical record spans a month of intense political upheaval.
We conducted a month-long analysis of the market trends.
The monthly cadence of the meetings ensures consistency.
He was granted a month's leave for personal reasons.
The month of May is synonymous with spring blossoms.
The monthly publication has been in print for fifty years.
よく使う組み合わせ
慣用句と表現
"Once in a blue moon"
Very rarely
He visits once in a blue moon.
casual"Month of Sundays"
A very long time
It feels like a month of Sundays.
casual"Month to month"
Short term
We are living month to month.
neutral"Many moons ago"
A long time ago
Many moons ago, we were friends.
literary"Month-end"
The end of the month
We have a month-end meeting.
business"A month of Saturdays"
A very long time
I haven't seen him in a month of Saturdays.
casual間違えやすい
similar spelling
celestial object vs time unit
The moon is bright; the month is long.
same root
adverb/adj vs noun
I pay monthly; it takes a month.
starts with 'mo'
short time vs long time
A moment is short; a month is long.
similar start
related to money
Monetary value vs month of time.
文型パターン
Subject + verb + for + a + month
I worked for a month.
Subject + verb + in + a + month
I will return in a month.
The + month + of + [Name]
The month of July is hot.
Every + month
I travel every month.
Month-long + noun
A month-long break.
語族
名詞
形容詞
関連
使い方
10
丁寧さの度合い
ヒント
Memory Palace Trick
When Native Speakers Use It
Cultural Insight
Grammar Shortcut
Say It Right
Don't Make This Mistake
Did You Know?
Study Smart
Contextual usage
Plural rule
暗記しよう
記憶術
Moon + th = Month.
視覚的連想
A calendar page with a moon icon on it.
Word Web
チャレンジ
Write down your plans for the next three months.
語源
Old English
元の意味： Moon-cycle
文化的な背景
None
Used universally for calendar organization.
実生活で練習する
実際の使用場面
At work
- Monthly report
- Month-end deadline
- Monthly salary
At school
- Month-long project
- End of the month exam
Travel
- Month-long trip
- Travel for a month
Finance
- Monthly payment
- Month-to-month lease
会話のきっかけ
"What is your favorite month of the year?"
"What are your plans for next month?"
"Have you ever traveled for a month?"
"What do you usually do at the end of every month?"
"Do you prefer long months or short months?"
日記のテーマ
Describe your favorite month.
What did you do last month?
What are your goals for the next month?
How do you feel about the changing of the months?
よくある質問
8 問自分をテスト
There are 12 ___ in a year.
A year is divided into 12 months.
Which word means 'every month'?
Monthly means once a month.
A month always has 30 days.
Some have 28, 30, or 31 days.
Word
意味
Time relative to now.
I stayed for a month.
The project is ___ long.
Adjective form needed.
What does 'once in a blue moon' mean?
It means very rarely.
The word 'month' is derived from 'moon'.
Both share the same root.
Word
意味
Business terminology.
A month of reflection.
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Summary
A month is a standard unit of time, equal to roughly one-twelfth of a year, deeply rooted in the history of lunar observation.
- A unit of time.
- Derived from moon cycles.
- Has 28-31 days.
- Plural is months.
Memory Palace Trick
When Native Speakers Use It
Cultural Insight
Grammar Shortcut
例文
I visit my grandparents once a month.
関連コンテンツ
文脈で学ぶ
時間の関連語
lifetime
A1人が生きている期間全体のことです。機械などの物が正常に機能する期間を指すこともあります。
weekend
A1週末のことです。通常、土曜日と日曜日を含みます。仕事や学校がない、休息や楽しみのための時間です。
bygone
C1Refers to things, events, or eras that belong to an earlier time and no longer exist. It is frequently used to evoke nostalgia or to describe something that is archaic or historically distant.
yesterday
A1Yesterday refers to the day immediately before today. It is used to describe events, actions, or states that occurred in the very recent past, specifically one day ago.
prior
B2Existing or coming before in time, order, or importance. It is frequently used to describe a previous arrangement or knowledge that someone has before a specific point in time.
eventual
B2Describing something that happens at the end of a long process or period of time, often after several difficulties or intermediate steps. It characterizes the final result or outcome of a situation rather than the immediate one.
May
A1May is the fifth month of the year in the Gregorian calendar, falling between April and June. It has 31 days and is associated with the peak of spring in the Northern Hemisphere.
hour
A1A unit of time that lasts for sixty minutes. There are twenty-four of these units in one full day.
anytime
C1Refers to an unspecified or indefinite point in time that is available or convenient for an action to occur. It denotes complete flexibility and the absence of a fixed schedule or temporal restriction.
prologation
C1Prolongation refers to the act of extending the duration or length of something, or the state of being extended beyond the usual or expected limit. It is frequently used in technical, legal, or formal contexts to describe an increase in time for a contract, a medical condition, or a physical dimension.
