Meaning and Usage
"毎月" means "every month" or "monthly" and is used to describe actions or events that occur regularly each month. It is a common adverbial expression in both formal and informal contexts.
Pronunciation
"毎月" can be read as "まいつき" (maitsuki) or the less common "まいげつ" (maigetsu). "まいつき" is more frequently used in everyday conversation.
Common Collocations
- 毎月給料 (まいつききゅうりょう): monthly salary
- 毎月会議 (まいつきかいぎ): monthly meeting
- 毎月支払い (まいつきしはらい): monthly payment
Usage Notes
When using "毎月," it emphasizes the regularity and repetition of an event or action each month. It is often paired with verbs related to payment, meetings, or scheduled activities. Avoid confusing "毎月" with "毎日" (every day) or "毎週" (every week).
Common Mistake
Learners sometimes confuse the readings "まいつき" and "まいげつ." While both are correct, "まいつき" is more common in spoken Japanese, so prioritize learning this reading first.