(げっかん)

げっかん
noun, suffix
monthly period, month-long
1. monthly period, span of a month, month-long (campaign or event)
A period spanning one month. Often used as a suffix attached to a campaign or awareness theme to indicate a designated month — similar to English constructions like 'Fire Prevention Month' or 'Breast Cancer Awareness Month.'
交通(こうつう)安全(あんぜん)月間(げっかん)(はじ)まった。
Traffic Safety Month has started.
月間(げっかん)売上(うりあげ)過去(かこ)最高(さいこう)記録(きろく)した。
Monthly sales set an all-time record.
十月(じゅうがつ)読書(どくしょ)推進(すいしん)月間(げっかん)で、図書館(としょかん)では様々(さまざま)なイベントが(ひら)かれる。
October is Reading Promotion Month, and various events are held at libraries.

USAGE:
月間(げっかん) has two main uses:
1. As a suffix for designated awareness/campaign months: 〜月間(げっかん)
2. As a modifier meaning "monthly" or "for the month": 月間(げっかん) + noun

Common designated months in Japan include 防災(ぼうさい)月間(げっかん) (Disaster Prevention Month) and 環境(かんきょう)月間(げっかん) (Environment Month).

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 交通(こうつう)安全(あんぜん)月間(げっかん): Traffic Safety Month
  • 防災(ぼうさい)月間(げっかん): Disaster Prevention Month
  • 月間(げっかん)売上(うりあげ): monthly sales
  • 月間(げっかん)アクセス(すう): monthly page views