Translation guide
The eleventh month of the traditional Japanese lunar calendar, roughly corresponding to November in the modern Gregorian calendar. It is most commonly referred to as 霜月 (shimotsuki), but other historical names exist.
The most common and standard way to refer to the eleventh month of the lunar calendar in Japanese.
This is the standard Japanese name for the eleventh month of the lunar calendar. It literally means 'frost month,' as frost begins to appear during this time.
霜月は旧暦の十一月です。
Shimotsuki is the eleventh month of the lunar calendar.
Less common, historical or poetic names for the eleventh month.
A poetic name meaning 'month waiting for snow.' Rarely used outside of historical or literary contexts.
雪待月とも呼ばれる霜月。
Shimotsuki, also called Yukimachizuki.
A rare name meaning 'month when the gods return.' In some traditions, the gods return from Izumo in the eleventh month.
神帰月は神無月の翌月です。
Kamikaerizuki is the month after Kannazuki (the tenth month).
In modern Japan, the Gregorian calendar is used, so months are simply numbered (一月, 二月, etc.). The traditional names like 霜月 are mainly used in poetry, historical contexts, or when discussing the old calendar. If you want to say 'November' in everyday conversation, use 十一月 (じゅういちがつ).