How to Say ‘December twelfth’ in Japanese
十二月十二日
じゅうにがつじゅうににち
💬 Usage Tip: The word [十二] (juuni) combines [十] (ten) and [二] (two) for 'twelve'.
🇯🇵 In Japan: In Japan, December is a time of [忘年会] (bounenkai) or 'year-end parties', a way to forget the year's troubles.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
十じゅう
[juu]
ten
The number ten.
彼女は十二日に帰国します。
She will return home on the 12th.
二に
[ni]
two
The number two.
今日は二日目です。
Today is the second day.
月がつ
[gatsu]
month
A unit of time corresponding to approximately one-twelfth of a year, used in calendars.
十二月は忙しいです。
December is busy.
十じゅう
[juu]
ten
The number ten.
彼女は十二日に帰国します。
She will return home on the 12th.
二に
[ni]
two
The number two.
今日は二日目です。
Today is the second day.
日にち
[nichi]
day
A unit of time, forming part of a calendar.
今日は晴れている日です。
Today is a sunny day.
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