Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of (さく) in Japanese

Kana Reading
さく
Romaji
saku
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    new moon
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    first day of the lunar month
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    (in ancient China) next year's calendar and decrees (distributed by the Emperor at year's end)


Kanji in this word

JLPT 1

10 strokes

conjunction (astronomy), first day of month

On'Yomi: サク

Kun'Yomi: ついたち

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