皐月さつき

noun

fifth month of the lunar calendar

Obsolete term for the fifth month of the old lunar calendar, roughly corresponding to June in the modern calendar. Used in historical or poetic contexts.

• 旧きゅう暦れきの皐月さつきは、今いまの六ろく月がつにあたる。

  The old lunar calendar's Satsuki corresponds to June today.

noun

satsuki azalea

A type of azalea (Rhododendron indicum) that blooms around May–June. Often written in kana.

• 庭にわにさつきが咲さいている。

  Satsuki azaleas are blooming in the garden.