睦月むつき

noun

first month of the lunar calendar

Refers to the first month in the traditional Japanese lunar calendar, roughly corresponding to February in the modern calendar. Used in historical or poetic contexts.

• 旧きゅう暦れきでは睦月むつきは春はるの始はじまりとされる。

  In the old lunar calendar, Mutsuki is considered the beginning of spring.

noun

January (poetic name)

Poetic or traditional name for January in the modern calendar, often used in literature, almanacs, or when giving a classical feel.

• 睦月むつきの寒さむさが一いち年ねんで一いち番ばん厳きびしい。

  The cold of Mutsuki (January) is the harshest of the year.