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JLPT N39画 · 9 strokesradical 春grade 2freq #2500

spring

On'yomi (音読み)

  • シュン

Kun'yomi (訓読み)

  • はる

Mnemonic

As the sun rises in spring, the flowers bloom, showcasing a vibrant new life bursting forth from the earth.

About this kanji

The kanji 「春」means spring, the season characterized by renewal and warmth. It is usually used as a noun, as in the word 春休み (はるやすみ), which means spring break. Other common compounds include 春天 (しゅんてん), meaning spring season, and 春風 (はるかぜ), which refers to the gentle breeze of spring. You might also come across 春巻き (はるまき), a delicious type of spring roll. When using this kanji, remember that it reflects not only the season but also a feeling of new beginnings and freshness that comes with nature's revival after winter.

Example sentences

  • 春には花が咲く。

    Flowers bloom in spring.

Meanings across languages

English
spring
Tiếng Việt
mùa xuân
日本語
한국어
中文
春天
id
musim semi
th
ฤดูใบไม้ผลิ
es
primavera
fr
printemps
de
Frühling
pt
primavera

Common compounds

  • 春休みはるやすみspring break
  • 春天しゅんてんspring season
  • 春風はるかぜspring breeze
  • 春巻きはるまきspring roll

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