This is the kanji for the moon, so it's naturally also used in the names of the months. These are rather formulaic, e.g. 一月, 二月, 三月, etc., since the adoption of the European Gregorian calander in the 19th century.

on readings:
  • getsu
  • gatsu
kun readings:
  • tsuki
links:

Japanese calander entry on Wikipedia
Wiktionary

examples:
gekkyuu monthly salary
getsukōyoku moonbathing
getsuyoubi Monday
ikkagetsu one month
kongetsu this month
maitsuki every month
maitsuki dai-ni doyōbi second Saturday of every month
raigetsu next month
sengetsu last month
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Last Alteration Performed: 8 September 2024 by Bradley James Wogsland.