bulanan

Bulanan is an Indonesian term meaning monthly. It functions as an adjective or noun describing things that occur, are due, or are paid every month. The word is commonly used in everyday language as well as formal contexts to specify frequency or time periods, such as salaries, bills, and reports. Examples include gaji bulanan, biaya bulanan, laporan bulanan, and rapat bulanan.

Originating from bulan (month) with the suffix -an, bulanan forms a derivational word indicating frequency or periodicity. In usage, it typically appears before a noun to describe the periodic nature, as in pembayaran bulanan or cicilan bulanan.

Bulanan is common in business, government, and accounting contexts, and is often contrasted with mingguan (weekly) and tahunan (annual). It can describe schedules, payment cycles, and performance metrics that recur monthly. In colloquial speech, speakers may refer to monthly matters simply as bulanan, without additional qualifiers.

In Malay, bulanan has a similar meaning and usage, reflecting a shared linguistic heritage in the region. See also common related terms such as mingguan, tahunan, and laporan bulanan.