“Moon” in Japanese is 月 (つき), pronounced tsuki.
Pronunciation
The word has 2 beats (morae), each about the same length. Tap a syllable to hear it, or play the whole word:
How to use it
Moon, and also month (一月, January). Moon-viewing (月見) is an autumn tradition.
Example sentences
- 月がきれいですね。つきがきれいですね。The moon is beautiful, isn’t it?
- 今夜は月が見えません。こんやはつきがみえません。You can’t see the moon tonight.
Quick practice
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FAQ
How do you say moon in Japanese?
Moon in Japanese is 月 (つき), pronounced “tsuki”.
How do you write moon in Japanese?
It's written 月 with kanji, or つき in hiragana. Both are read tsuki.
Is 月 on the JLPT?
Yes. 月 (tsuki) is a common word at JLPT N5 level, so it's worth learning early.