(せんげつ)

せんげつ
noun, adverb
last month
1. last month
The month before this one; the previous month. Used to refer to events or states in the month that just passed.
I bought a new car last month.
I met my friend last month.
I was busy last month. I had work every day.
My mother came to Japan last month, but she already went back.
It rained every day last month. The weather is good this month, so I'm happy.

先月(せんげつ) means 'last month' and is part of the time reference system.

TIME SERIES - MONTHS:

KANJI BREAKDOWN:

  • (せん): previous, before
  • (げつ): month

SIMILAR WORDS WITH (せん):

GRAMMAR NOTES:

  • Used as time adverb without particle: 先月(せんげつ)()った (I went last month)
  • Used as noun with の: 先月(せんげつ)()() (last month's sales)

COMMON PATTERNS:

  • 先月(せんげつ)(まつ): end of last month
  • 先月(せんげつ)(はじ): beginning of last month