noun

  1. harvest moon (trad. 15th day of the 8th lunar month).
  2. bright moon, full moon.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
名月 めいげつ
明月 めいげつ

Contained Kanji Breakdown

name, noted, distinguished
な メイ ミョウ (1st, N5)
evening
ゆう セキ ゆ (1st, N4)
mouth
くち コウ ク (1st, N4)
month, moon
つき ゲツ ガツ (1st, N5)