January / Ichigatsu, Mutsuki
Ichi-gatsu
kanji meanings :
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Ichi = one, the first, an ace.
- Gatsu = a month, the moon (= Tsuki).
Mu-tsuki
Another name from old times in January.
There are various opinions in the origin of this word.
The most famous theory is "The month when relative gathers and feast is done" (= Mutsu-bi-dzuki).
kanji meanings :
There are various opinions in the origin of this word.
The most famous theory is "The month when relative gathers and feast is done" (= Mutsu-bi-dzuki).
kanji meanings :
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Mu (Mutsu) = harmonious, be on good terms,
happily, friendly. (= Mutu(-majii)).
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Tsuki = a month, the moon.
