Translation guide
The English word 'monthly' can be expressed in Japanese through adverbs, nouns, and phrases indicating a monthly frequency or occurrence. The most common and versatile way is using the adverb 毎月 (maitsuki).
Expressing that something happens each month or on a monthly basis.
The most common and neutral adverb meaning 'every month' or 'monthly'. Can be used in both spoken and written Japanese.
I buy one book monthly.
The monthly meeting is on the first Monday.
Literally 'once a month'. Emphasizes the frequency of once per month. Slightly more explicit than 毎月.
We eat out as a family once a month.
Means 'once a month'. Often used in schedules or formal contexts. Similar to 月に一度 but more compact.
This magazine is published monthly.
Means 'almost every month' or 'as if monthly'. Used when something happens frequently but not strictly every month.
Referring to something that is published or occurs monthly, such as a magazine.
Prefix meaning 'monthly publication'. Used in compounds like 月刊誌 (monthly magazine).
This monthly magazine is very popular.
Means 'monthly' as in a regular monthly event or meeting. Often used in formal or business contexts.
Loanword from English 'monthly'. Used in casual or marketing contexts, such as マンスリー賃貸 (monthly rental).
Describing something that is monthly, such as a payment or subscription.
Means 'monthly amount' or 'monthly fee'. Commonly used for subscriptions, salaries, or fixed monthly costs.
The monthly fee is 5000 yen.
Adverb meaning 'monthly' or 'every month', often used for recurring payments or activities. Can also be written as 月月.
The adjectival form of 毎月, meaning 'monthly'. Used to modify nouns.
Please submit the monthly report.
毎月 (maitsuki) simply means 'every month' and implies regularity. 月に一度 (tsuki ni ichido) explicitly states 'once a month' and can be used when emphasizing the frequency. In many contexts they are interchangeable, but 月に一度 is clearer when you want to stress the single occurrence per month.
English often uses 'monthly' as an adjective before nouns (e.g., monthly report, monthly payment). In Japanese, it's more natural to use a noun modifier like 毎月の (maitsuki no) or a compound noun like 月額 (getsugaku) rather than trying to directly translate 'monthly' as an adjective.
I pay my rent monthly.
The monthly sales report is due tomorrow.
月次 (getsuji) is a formal term for 'monthly' often used in business.
He goes on overseas trips almost monthly.
月例の会議は明日です。
The monthly meeting is tomorrow.
マンスリーの駐車場を探しています。
I'm looking for a monthly parking lot.
月々の支払いは自動引き落としです。
The monthly payment is automatically deducted.