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正月
しょうがつ
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New Year, New Year's Day
shougatsu
N4
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JLPT Level
N4
Upper-Beginner · ~1,500 vocab · Simple conversations
Kana
しょうがつ
Romaji
shougatsu
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What does 正月 mean in Japanese?
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The word 正月 (しょうがつ) means "New Year, New Year's Day" in Japanese. It appears in JLPT N4 vocabulary.
How do you pronounce 正月?
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正月 is read as しょうがつ (romaji: shougatsu). Press the 🔊 Hear it button to hear the pronunciation spoken aloud.
What JLPT level is 正月?
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正月 is a JLPT N4 vocabulary item. Upper-Beginner · ~1,500 vocab · Simple conversations
How do I remember 正月 quickly?
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