月末
Meanings
1
end of the month
Refers to the last few days of a calendar month. Often used in business contexts for deadlines, payments, or closing accounts. Can function as a noun or adverbially (e.g., 月末に).
Please submit the report by the end of the month.
The end of the month is always busy.
Usage patterns
- 〈事〉を月末までに終わらせるto finish something by the end of the month
I have to finish the report by the end of the month.
- 月末に〈物〉を支払うto pay something at the end of the month
I pay the rent at the end of the month.
- 月末締めmonth-end closing (of accounts, billing, etc.)
This invoice is set to close at the end of the month.