Japanese Symbol for
春haru
spring · new beginning · youth
Readings
Meaning
Spring, springtime, youth. 春 is Japan's most celebrated season — the time of cherry blossoms, new school years, and new beginnings. It also carries connotations of youth and romance.
Example words
春分
shunbun
spring equinox
春一番
haru-ichiban
first strong wind of spring
青春
seishun
youth, springtime of life
春休み
haru-yasumi
spring break
立春
risshun
first day of spring (solar calendar)
春雨
harusame
spring rain / glass noodles
青春 (seishun — "blue spring") means the springtime of youth — the most vibrant, passionate period of one's life. Japan's academic year begins in April (spring), making 春 synonymous with new beginnings. 春一番 (haru-ichiban — first spring wind) is officially announced by the Japan Meteorological Agency, and its arrival is national news.
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