Meaning

Primary

Full Moon

Word Type

noun, の adjective

Explanation

The full moon is a full moon.

Reading

まんげつ
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Context Sentences

満月の夜は、星がきれいに見えます。

The stars are beautifully visible on a night with a full moon.

フグって、満月の様に真ん丸い顔をしてるよね。

Fugu has such a round face like a full moon, doesn't he?

明日の夜は満月なんだって。曇らないといいね。

I heard that tomorrow night will be a full moon. I hope it’s not cloudy.

Kanji Composition