noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
monthly contract; monthly rate
Refers to a contract or payment arrangement on a monthly basis, commonly used for parking lots, rentals, and subscriptions. Often seen in signs like 月極駐車場 (monthly parking).
This parking lot can be rented on a monthly basis.
The monthly fee is 5,000 yen.
monthly parking lot; parking lot rented by the month
Most common spelling, especially in signs and advertisements. The reading つきぎめ is standard; げっきょく is an irregular reading sometimes used for this kanji form.
Explicit spelling with okurigana, less common but clearer for learners.
Mixed kana spelling sometimes seen in less formal contexts.
Alternate kanji for きめ, rarely used. 月極 is overwhelmingly preferred.
Compound of 月 (つき, 'month') and 極め (きめ, 'decide, agree'), literally 'monthly agreement'. The kanji 極 is used phonetically for きめ, an ateji usage.