四月
Meanings
1
April
The fourth month of the Gregorian calendar; the start of the fiscal and academic year in Japan.
In Japan, entrance ceremonies are held in April.
2
fourth month of the lunar calendar
Historical or traditional use; roughly corresponds to May in the modern calendar. Rare in everyday conversation.
The fourth month of the old lunar calendar corresponds to around May now.
Usage patterns
- ４月になるfor it to become April
It's already April, isn't it.
- ４月から〈事〉が始まるfor something to start from April
The new school term starts in April.
- ４月に入学するto enter school in April
My little sister will start elementary school in April.