Translation guide
Expresses the current calendar month. Japanese typically uses 今月 (kongetsu) as the direct equivalent. In many contexts, the month is understood from context and can be omitted.
今月
this month
Referring to the month we are currently in.
Standard noun meaning 'this month'. Used in both spoken and written Japanese.
今月は忙しいです。
I'm busy this month.
今月の予定を教えてください。
Please tell me this month's schedule.
When the month is obvious from context, Japanese often omits the time expression entirely. This sounds more natural than forcing 今月 into every sentence.
もう給料日ですか？
Is it payday already this month?
Indicating that something happens or must be done before the month ends.
Means 'within this month' or 'by the end of this month'. Commonly used for deadlines.
今月中にレポートを提出してください。
Please submit the report within this month.
Means 'through the end of this month' or 'for the rest of this month'. Often used for temporary situations or deadlines.
今月いっぱいでアルバイトを辞めます。
I'll quit my part-time job at the end of this month.
Referring to the current issue of a periodical.
Means 'this month's issue'. Used for magazines, journals, etc.
今月号の特集は面白いですね。
This month's special feature is interesting, isn't it?
In Japanese, time expressions like 今月 are often dropped when the context makes the timeframe clear. Overusing them can sound unnatural or overly explicit.