1.
beginning of the month; start of the month
The first few days of a calendar month. Used when referring to events, deadlines, or schedules at the start of a month.
月初めに会議がある。
There's a meeting at the beginning of the month.
家賃は毎月月初めに払います。
I pay rent at the beginning of each month.
月初めから新しいプロジェクトが始まるので、準備しておいてください。
A new project starts at the beginning of the month, so please prepare.
USAGE:
月初め refers to the first few days of a month, typically the first through fifth. It contrasts with 月末 (end of the month) and 月半ば (middle of the month).
RELATED EXPRESSIONS:
- 月末 (end of the month)
- 月半ば (middle of the month)
- 月頭 (beginning of the month — more formal, business-oriented)