毎月泣く

You use this phrase like a regular verb. Put it at the end of your sentence. If you are talking to friends, use 毎月泣く. If you want to sound polite, use 毎月泣きます. To say you are currently in this cycle, use 毎月泣いています. It is very flexible.

Use it when your bank account hits zero before payday. Use it when you watch that one sad anime episode every month. It is great for venting to friends. You might use it when talking about your workload. It is also common when discussing monthly hormonal changes.

Do not use this for one-time tragedies. It implies a pattern or a habit. Avoid using it in very serious business meetings. It might sound a bit too emotional or dramatic there. Also, don't use it if you are actually depressed. In that case, seek professional help instead of using casual phrases.

In Japan, expressing emotions can be subtle. However, the concept of 'mono no aware' exists. This is the beauty in the transience of things. Crying isn't always seen as a sign of weakness. Sometimes, it shows you have a 'warm heart' or 心が温かい. People often bond over shared 'crying' experiences, like sad movies.

You can say 毎月泣かされる to mean 'made to cry every month.' This is common for difficult bosses or hard exams. You can also use 毎月泣きそう which means 'I feel like crying every month.' This is a bit softer. If you do it by accident, use 毎月泣いちゃう for a cute, slightly regretful tone.