Translation guide
The eighth month of the year. In Japanese, it is simply 八月 (はちがつ). There is also a traditional name 葉月 (はづき) used in the old lunar calendar, but it is rarely used in daily life.
August
Referring to the eighth month of the Gregorian calendar.
Standard word for August. Used in all contexts.
August is summer vacation.
The meeting is on August 5th.
Traditional Japanese name for the eighth month of the lunar calendar. Used in poetic or historical contexts, not in everyday conversation.
Hazuki is the eighth month of the lunar calendar.