1The first month of the lunar calendar (traditional Japanese month name). Often used in seasonal expressions, names, or ceremonies.
俳句では「睦月」は冬の季語として使われることがある。
In haiku, '睦月' is sometimes used as a winter seasonal word.
旧暦の睦月に行われる伝統行事を調べてみた。
I looked into the traditional events held in the lunar first month (睦月).
2January (the first month of the Gregorian calendar). Used in literary or classical contexts.
彼の誕生日は睦月だから、新年会でみんなに祝ってもらった。
His birthday is in January, so everyone celebrated him at the New Year's party.
睦月はお正月行事が多く、家族で集まることが多い。
January has many New Year events, and families often gather together.
詩人は『睦月の朝』というタイトルで短い詩を書いた。
The poet wrote a short poem titled 'A January Morning'.