May in Japanese
May in Japanese is 五月, 皐月, してもいい — May means used to say that something is possible or might happen.
May in Japanese
五月
Pronounced: gogatsu
The fifth month of the Gregorian calendar, following April and preceding June.
皐月
Pronounced: satsuki
The fifth month of the Gregorian calendar, following April and preceding June.
してもいい
Pronounced: shitemoii
(modal auxiliary verb, defective) To have permission to, be allowed. Used in granting permission and in questions to make polite requests. [from 9th c.]
かも知れない
Pronounced: kamoshirenai
(modal auxiliary verb, defective) Expressing a present possibility; possibly. [from 13th c.]
多分
Pronounced: tabun
(modal auxiliary verb, defective) Expressing a present possibility; possibly. [from 13th c.]
What does "May" mean?
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verb Used to say that something is possible or might happen.
"It may rain later, so bring an umbrella."
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verb Used to politely ask for or give permission.
"May I borrow your pen for a moment?"
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verb Used to express a wish or hope.
"May you both have a long and happy life together."
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name The fifth month of the year, between April and June.
"Their wedding is set for the second Saturday in May."
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May in a sentence
- It may rain later, so bring an umbrella.
- She may already know about the surprise party.
- May I borrow your pen for a moment?
- May you both have a long and happy life together.
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What is "May" in Japanese?
"May" in Japanese is 五月, 皐月, してもいい. May means: Used to say that something is possible or might happen.
How do you pronounce 五月?
"May" in Japanese is 五月, pronounced "gogatsu".
How do you use "May" in a sentence?
Example: "It may rain later, so bring an umbrella." In Japanese, "May" is 五月, 皐月, してもいい.
Are there other ways to say "May" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 5 translations listed for "May": 五月, 皐月, してもいい, かも知れない, 多分.
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