Meaning

Primary

The Next Month

Alternatives

Next Month, The Following Month

Word Type

noun

Explanation

The next month is the next month.

Reading

よくげつ
  • 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

4月に入社し、翌月に研修が始まった。

I joined the company in April, and training started the following month

彼はガンで入院し、翌月に退院しました。

He was hospitalized due to cancer and was discharged the following month.

事故が発生したのは8月で、その翌月に安全対策が強化されました。

The accident occurred in August, and safety measures were reinforced the following month.

Kanji Composition