noun
Moon; the Moon
Refers to Earth's natural satellite. Often used in astronomical or poetic contexts.
今夜は月がきれいですね。
The moon is beautiful tonight, isn't it?
noun
Used to count months or refer to a calendar month. Often appears with numbers or in time expressions.
Three months have passed since I came to Japan.
noun
Refers to the light of the moon. Often used in literary or descriptive contexts.
月の光が湖面に映っていた。
The moonlight was reflected on the lake's surface.
noun
moon; natural satellite
General term for any natural satellite of a planet. Compare with 衛星 (artificial satellite).
See also: 衛星
木星には多くの月がある。
Jupiter has many moons.