VocabJLPT N1
full moon
Nounの-Adjective

Definitions

  1. 1. full moon
  2. 2. Full moon
This word refers to a full moon, when the moon appears as a complete circle in the night sky. It is often associated with traditional events and has a poetic, romantic feel in Japanese culture.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Last week's full moon — I was surprised how well it came out on my phone camera.

Sentence 2

My cat only meows at the window on full moon nights.

Sentence 3

The research team is comparing tidal data from around the full moon.

Sentence 4

He said poetically, "The sea calls on a full moon night."

Sentence 5

Catching a full moon on the way home from work gives me this strange sense of accomplishment.