Japanese dictionary
How to say "spring" in Japanese
春はる · haru
"Spring" the season is 春 (haru). A hot spring is 温泉 (onsen), and a metal spring is ばね (bane).
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Ways to say "spring" in Japanese
| Japanese | When to use it |
|---|---|
| 春はる · haru | Spring (season). |
| ばねばね · bane | Spring (coil). |
| 泉いずみ · izumi | Spring (of water). |
| 温泉おんせん · onsen | Hot spring. |
How to use it
Spring in Japan is cherry blossom season and the start of the school and fiscal year.
"Spring break" is 春休み (haruyasumi).
Example sentences
- 春は桜がきれいです。Haru wa sakura ga kirei desu.The cherry blossoms are beautiful in spring.
- 週末に温泉に行きました。Shūmatsu ni onsen ni ikimashita.I went to a hot spring on the weekend.
- 春休みに家族が来ます。Haruyasumi ni kazoku ga kimasu.My family is coming during spring break.
- 春から新しい仕事を始めます。Haru kara atarashii shigoto o hajimemasu.I'll start a new job in the spring.
- このいすはばねが壊れています。Kono isu wa bane ga kowarete imasu.The spring in this chair is broken.
- 山の中に泉があります。Yama no naka ni izumi ga arimasu.There's a spring in the mountains.
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Questions
What is an 温泉?
温泉 (onsen) is a natural hot spring. Onsen towns are popular weekend getaways in Japan.
Why is spring important in Japan?
Spring brings cherry blossoms, the new school year and the new fiscal year, so it is a season of fresh starts.
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