Archaic name for the fifth month of the lunar calendar, equivalent to 皐月 (さつき). Used in classical literature and traditional contexts.
See also: 皐月
The fifth month of the lunar calendar was also called sanaezuki.
From 早苗 (sanae, 'rice seedlings') + 月 (tsuki, 'month'), referring to the month when rice seedlings are planted. The exact historical derivation is uncertain.