The Meaning of saraigetsu [再来月] In Japanese

再来月
さらいげつ
Romaji: saraigetsu N5

What does 再来月 mean?

Translation and Meaning

the month after next, two months from now

Definition

It means the calendar month after next month; it refers to the second month ahead in time, two months from the current date.

Type

time expression (名詞, 時間を表す)

Stroke Order

Meanings

  • two months from now; the month that follows next month, used when planning or referring to a period two months ahead

Composition

  • 再: again, another
  • 来: to come, coming
  • 月: month
  • Overall: the month that comes after next month

Usage

Used in both spoken and written Japanese to specify a time two months ahead, especially in planning, scheduling, or discussing future events; more common in formal or semi-formal contexts than casual everyday speech.
💡 Tips
Mnemonic: picture two calendar months ahead; the prefix 再 evokes repetition, pointing you toward the month that comes after next.

Variations

  • 二か月後 — nikagetsugo

Example Phrases

  • 再来月、私は新しい仕事を始める予定だ。
    Saraigetsu, watashi wa atarashii shigoto o hajimeru yotei da.
    I’m planning to start a new job the month after next.
    Lista:
    • 再来月 (saraigetsu) – the month after next
    • 私は (watashi wa) – I
    • 新しい (atarashii) – new
    • 仕事を (shigoto o) – work (object marker)
    • 始める (hajimeru) – begin
    • 予定だ (yotei da) – it’s planned
    The target time word 「再来月」 means ‘the month after next’ and is used to refer to a future date.
再来月