毎月
maitsuki[ma̠it͡sɨkʲi]
The English phrase "every month" is expressed in Japanese as 毎月 (maitsuki).
毎月 is used to describe something that happens once in each month.
What does it mean word for word?
The word is composed of the kanji 毎 (every) and 月 (month).
Which one should you use?
While 毎月 is most commonly read as maitsuki, it can also be read as maigetsu in more formal or technical contexts, though maitsuki is the standard for daily conversation.
How do you pronounce it?
maitsuki
Did you know?
- The character 月 is used for both 'month' and 'moon' in Japanese. Consequently, the phrase 毎月 carries the literal building blocks of 'every moon', a poetic linguistic connection to the celestial body.
- In certain regional dialects, the standard pronunciation maitsuki is compressed into met͡suki.
- The character 毎 (every) is a common component in many Japanese words denoting frequency. It acts as a prefix-like element that instantly tells a listener the action is a recurring pattern.
Examples in context
- 毎月給料をもらいます。I get paid every month.This sentence shows how to use 毎月 when talking about receiving a salary.Tatoeba #9640691 by small_snow, translation #9584732 by DJ_Saidez
- 私は母から毎月便りをもらう。I hear from my mother every month.This sentence illustrates using 毎月 to describe receiving news or updates from someone.Tatoeba #152873 by bunbuku, translation #261673 by CK
- 毎月海外の友達に手紙を書きます。I write a letter to a friend overseas every month.This sentence demonstrates the use of 毎月 when describing the frequency of writing letters.Tatoeba #10918558 by small_snow, translation #10918565 by CK
- 毎月会議があります。We have a meeting every month.
- 借金の返済は月ごとに行ってください。Please make the debt repayment every month.
- 毎月パーティーに行くよ。I go to parties every month.
- 毎月月初めに家族と食事に行く。I go out for a meal with my family at the beginning of every month.
- 毎月月末に給料日が来る。Payday comes at the end of every month.
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Example conversation
Hina and Yota are talking about their habits.
- 陽葵 Himari毎月、本を読みますか？Maigetsu, hon o yomimasu ka?Do you read books every month?
- 陽太 Yotaはい、毎月二冊読みます。Hai, maigetsu nisatsu yomimasu.Yes, I read two books every month.
- 陽葵 Himariすごいですね！Sugoi desu ne!That's amazing!
- 陽太 Yota陽葵さんも読みましょう。Hina-san mo yomimashou.You should read them too, Hina.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry 毎月, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries 毎月, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
