毎月(まいつき)

まいつき
noun, adverb
every month
time-general
1. every month
Each and every month; monthly. Used to express something that happens on a monthly basis. Functions as both a noun and an adverb.
毎月(まいつき)本(ほん)を読(よ)みます。
I read books every month.
毎月(まいつき)一(いち)回(かい)映画(えいが)を見(み)ます。
I watch a movie once a month.
毎月(まいつき)一(いち)回(かい)病院(びょういん)に行(い)きます。
I go to the hospital once a month.
毎月(まいつき)一(いち)回(かい)、友達(ともだち)と会(あ)ってご飯(はん)を食(た)べることにしています。
I make it a point to meet with my friend once a month to have a meal.
毎月(まいつき)少(すこ)しずつお金(かね)を貯(た)めています。来年(らいねん)旅行(りょこう)に行(い)きたいので、今(いま)から準備(じゅんび)しています。
I save a little money every month. I want to go on a trip next year, so I'm preparing now.

毎月(まいつき) means "every month" and can function as both a noun and an adverb.

Pronunciation

  • まいつき: more common in speech
  • まいげつ: also used, chiefly in formal or written contexts

Common patterns

Related time words

Related Words

Related: 毎週(まいしゅう) (every week)
Related: 毎年(まいとし) (every year)
Related: 今月(こんげつ) (this month)
Related: 先月(せんげつ) (last month)
Related: 来月(らいげつ) (next month)
Related: 毎晩(まいばん) (every night)
Related: 毎秒(まいびょう) (every second)
Related: 隔月(かくげつ) (every other month)
Compare: 月々 (every month)
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Added 2026.1.7 21:34 · Revised 2026.9.2 12:02
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