十二月
Meanings
1
The twelfth month of the Gregorian calendar.
When December comes, the streets are filled with Christmas decorations.
His birthday is December 25th.
2
twelfth month of the lunar calendar
Refers to the twelfth month in the traditional Japanese lunar calendar, roughly corresponding to January in the modern calendar. Rare in everyday use; mainly encountered in historical or cultural contexts.
The twelfth month of the old lunar calendar corresponds to around January now.
Usage patterns
- 十二月に入るfor December to begin/arrive
It's already December now.
- 十二月生まれborn in December
My younger brother was born in December.
- 十二月末the end of December
Please submit the documents by the end of December.