How to Say ‘May fifth’ in Japanese
五月五日
ごがついつか
💬 Usage Tip: [五日] (itsuka) represents the 'fifth', often used for Children's Day.
🇯🇵 In Japan: May 5th is ooked with traditional Koinobori displays for Boys’ Day.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
五ご
[go]
five
The number 5.
今日は五月五日です。
Today is May 5th.
月がつ
[gatsu]
month
A period of time roughly equal to one cycle of the moon's phases.
五月には子供の日があります。
There is Children's Day in May.
五いつ
[itsu]
five
The number 5.
今日は五月五日です。
Today is May 5th.
日か
[ka]
day
A 24-hour period from midnight to midnight.
五月五日は特別な日です。
May 5th is a special day.
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