１０月

• Reading: じゅうがつ
• Romaji: juugatsu
• Kanji breakdown: 十 (juu) — ten; 月 (gatsu/tsuki) — month
• Pronunciation: /dʑɯː.ɡa.tsɯ/

Meaning

October. The tenth month of the year.

Formed by combining 十 (juu, ten) with 月 (gatsu, month). October brings pleasant autumn weather to Japan, with clear skies and mild temperatures. It is a popular month for school sports festivals and autumn leaf viewing begins in northern regions.

Examples

1. １０月は涼しくて気持ちいいです。 October is cool and pleasant.
2. １０月に運動会があります。 There is a sports day in October.
3. １０月から紅葉が始まります。 The autumn leaves start in October.

Usage Guide

Context: calendar, autumn, sports events

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

Numerical month system: 十 (juu, ten) + 月 (gatsu, month). The old poetic name for October was 神無月 (kannazuki), meaning 'month without gods,' as the gods were said to gather at Izumo Shrine.

Cultural Context

Era: Ancient

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal