Translation guide
The month of June is expressed in Japanese using the word 六月 (rokugatsu), literally 'sixth month'. This is the standard and most common way to refer to June. There are also traditional names like 水無月 (minazuki) used in poetic or literary contexts.
六月
June
Referring to the sixth month of the Gregorian calendar
The standard word for June. Used in all contexts, from casual to formal.
六月は雨が多いです。
June has a lot of rain.
六月に日本へ行きます。
I'm going to Japan in June.
Traditional Japanese name for the sixth month of the lunar calendar, now sometimes used poetically for June. Literally 'waterless month', though the etymology is debated. Used in literature, haiku, or to evoke a classical feel.
When writing full dates, the month comes before the day. For example, June 15th is 六月十五日 (ろくがつ じゅうごにち). The year can be added at the beginning, e.g., 2025年六月十五日.
水無月の空はどんよりと曇っている。
The sky in June is overcast and gloomy.