Translation guide
The twelfth month of the year. In Japanese, it is most commonly expressed as 十二月 (じゅうにがつ), but the traditional name 師走 (しわす) is also used in poetic or cultural contexts.
十二月
December
Referring to the month in calendars, dates, or general conversation.
Standard modern Japanese word for December. Used in all contexts.
十二月は一年で最後の月です。
December is the last month of the year.
十二月二十五日はクリスマスです。
December 25th is Christmas.
Traditional Japanese name for December, literally 'priest running,' reflecting the busyness of the month. Used in haiku, literature, or to evoke a classical feel.
When I hear the word 'shiwasu,' I feel the end of the year.