Translation guide
The sixth month of the traditional lunar calendar, roughly corresponding to July in the Gregorian calendar. In Japanese, this is expressed using specific terms tied to the old calendar system.
Referring to the sixth month of the traditional lunar calendar, often used in historical, cultural, or poetic contexts.
The traditional Japanese name for the sixth month of the lunar calendar. Literally 'water month', though the etymology is debated. Commonly used in haiku and seasonal references.
水無月は旧暦の六月です。
Minazuki is the sixth month of the lunar calendar.
A straightforward descriptive phrase meaning 'the sixth month of the lunar calendar'. Used when clarity is needed.
旧暦の六月は今の七月にあたります。
The sixth month of the lunar calendar corresponds to July now.
In modern Japanese, this means June (Gregorian). In historical contexts, it can refer to the lunar sixth month, but this usage is rare and easily confused.
水無月 (minazuki) is a kigo (season word) for summer in haiku. It evokes the heat and the end of the rainy season.
Without context, 六月 is understood as June. Use only when the lunar calendar is clearly established.
当時の六月は今より遅い梅雨でした。
The sixth month back then had a later rainy season than now.