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満月

まんげつ

N3full moon

Examples

満月が湖の水面を明るく照らしていた。

今夜は満月なので、月の模様がよく見える。

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Study notes

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

  • Structure: 満月 is read まんげつ and is a noun for the moon when it appears fully round.
  • Basic usage: It is used for the moon's appearance in the night sky or for the lunar state of a given night.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

  • Scope of the expression
    • It is not the general word for the moon; it refers to the particular state in which the moon appears full.

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