Meaning

Primary

First Ten Days Of The Month

Alternative

Beginning Of The Month

Word Type

noun

Explanation

What are the above ten days of the month? They're the first ten days of the month, of course, or even just the beginning of the month.

Reading

じょうじゅん
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Context Sentences

気象庁は六月上旬に梅雨が始まると言っている。

The Japan Meteorological Agency says the rainy season will start at the beginning of June.

Kanji Composition