“New moon” in Japanese
Short answer
New moon in Japanese is “朔” (saku). Full meaning: new moon; first day of the lunar month; next year's calendar and decrees (in ancient China; distributed by the Emperor at year's end).
Other ways to say “New moon” in Japanese
新月
shingetsu new moon, crescent moon
三日月
mikatsuki new moon, crescent moon
三十日月
misokazuki new moon, lunar phase when the moon is completely invisible
初月
shogetsu first month of the lunar calendar; first month; first moon of the month, new moon
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