月末
getsumatsu
The Japanese phrase for "end of the month" is 月末 (getsumatsu).
月末 refers to the final few days or the last day of a calendar month.
What does it mean word for word?
The word is composed of 月 (month) and 末 (end/tip).
How does it change in a sentence?
To indicate a specific point in time, such as "at the end of the month", add the particle に to get 月末に. To express a duration or a deadline lasting until that time, use the particle まで to form 月末まで.
How do you pronounce it?
getsumatsu
Did you know?
- In Japanese corporate culture, the 月末 is often associated with 月末締め, a system where invoices and accounts are strictly closed on the final day of the month regardless of the day of the week.
- The word 末 in 月末 originally referred to the tip of a branch or the end of a physical object. This conceptual link between a plant's tip and the end of a time period is a common pattern in ancient Japanese.
- The pronunciation of the second character in 月末 shifts from 'sue' to 'zue' due to a linguistic phenomenon called 'rendaku'. This rule makes the transition between the two sounds smoother for a native speaker.
Examples in context
- 月末にお支払いします。I'll pay you at the end of the month.This sentence is useful for expressing an intention to pay at the time of 月末.Tatoeba #11332123 by small_snow, translation #2549948 by sharptoothed
- サムは月末に金を払うと約束した。Sam has promised to pay the money at the end of the month.This sentence is useful for describing a promise to pay money at the time of 月末.Tatoeba #216719 by KK_kaku_, translation #54025 by CN
- この金で月末まで持たせないとな。This money needs to last us until the end of the month.This sentence is useful for expressing how long something must last using the form 月末まで.Tatoeba #11664638 by bunbuku, translation #10569846 by CK
- 月末に会議があります (げつまつにかいぎがあります)I have a meeting at the end of the month.
- 月の終わりまでにレポートを提出してください (つきのおわりまでにれぽーとをていしゅつしてください)Please submit the report by the end of the month.
- 月末に会おう (げつまつにあおう)Let's meet at the end of the month.
- イベントは月末に開催されます。The event will be held at the end of the month.
- 月末までに宿題を終わらせなければなりません。I have to finish my homework by the end of the month.
- 来月末には会社を辞める予定です。I plan to quit my job at the end of next month.
- 5 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Two colleagues are discussing their upcoming schedule at the office.
- 大翔 Hiroto月末は忙しくなりますか？Getsumatsu wa isogashiku narimasu ka?Will you be busy at the end of the month?
- 結衣 Yuiはい、月末は会議がたくさんあります。Hai, getsumatsu wa kaigi ga takusan arimasu.Yes, there are many meetings at the end of the month.
- 大翔 Hiroto大変そうですね。Taihen sou desu ne.That sounds tough.
- 結衣 Yuiええ、頑張ります。Ee, ganbarimasu.Yeah, I'll do my best.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries 月末, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
