今月

• Reading: こんげつ
• Romaji: kongetsu
• Kanji breakdown: 今 (kon/ima) — now, present; 月 (getsu/tsuki) — month, moon
• Pronunciation: /koɴ.ɡe.tsɯ/

Meaning

This month. Refers to the current calendar month.

Combines 今 (now, this) and 月 (month). Part of the monthly trio: 先月 (last month), 今月 (this month), 来月 (next month). Used with present or future tense when discussing events, plans, or situations within the current month.

Examples

1. 今月は忙しいです。 This month is busy.
2. 今月の電気代は高かったです。 This month's electricity bill was expensive.
3. 今月中にレポートを出します。 I'll submit the report by the end of this month.

Usage Guide

Context: planning, daily conversation, finances

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

A Sino-Japanese compound of 今 (kon, now/present) and 月 (getsu, month). The same 今 appears in 今日 (today) and 今週 (this week).

Cultural Context

Era: Ancient

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal