12月生まれです
jūnigatsu umare desu
The phrase "I was born in December" in Japanese is 12月生まれです (jūnigatsu umare desu).
This phrase is used to state the month of your birth. In Japanese, it is standard to omit the subject watashi (I) when the context makes it clear that you are speaking about yourself.
How do you pronounce it?
jūnigatsu umare desu
Did you know?
- In traditional Japanese astrology, someone born in 12月 might be discussed in terms of the 'zodiac animal' of the year, which can change in mid-February rather than January 1st.
- While 12月生まれ is a standard way to state a birth month, Japanese blood type personality theory often intersects with birth timing, leading some to ask for both your month and blood type to guess your character.
- While English uses different words for 'month' and 'number', Japanese months are simply the number of the month followed by gatsu. For example, December is literally '12th month'.
Examples in context
- 彼は12月生まれです。Kare wa jūni-gatsu umare desu.He was born in December.
- 陽葵さんは12月生まれですか？Himari-san wa jūni-gatsu umare desu ka?Were you born in December, Himari?
Example conversation
Two students are talking about their birthdays.
- 大翔 Hiroto陽葵さんは、何月生まれですか？Hiyori-san wa, nangatsu umare desu ka?Hiyori, what month were you born in?
- 陽葵 Himari私は12月生まれです。Watashi wa juunigatsu umare desu.I was born in December.
- 大翔 Hirotoそうなんですね！冬ですね。Sou nan desu ne! Fuyu desu ne.I see! That's in winter.
- 陽葵 Himariはい、とても寒い時です。Hai, totemo samui toki desu.Yes, it's a very cold time.
