Meaning and Usage
"春" (はる) means "spring," the season between winter and summer. It is commonly used to talk about the time when flowers bloom and the weather becomes warmer.
Common Contexts
People often mention 春 when discussing seasonal changes, holidays like spring break (春休み), or events such as cherry blossom viewing (花見).
Collocations and Patterns
- 春になる: "when spring comes" — used to indicate the start of spring.
- 春休み: "spring break" — a common vacation period for students.
- 春の花: "spring flowers" — referring to flowers that bloom in spring.
Usage Notes
春 is a neutral, everyday word suitable for all levels of formality. Learners sometimes confuse 春 with 夏 (summer) or 秋 (autumn), so pay attention to seasonal context. When talking about the season, 春 is almost always used as a noun and rarely as part of compound verbs.
Using 春 in conversation helps express seasonal feelings and plans, making your Japanese sound natural and timely.