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season (of the year)
One of the four divisions of the year (spring, summer, autumn, winter).
季節が変わる。
The season changes.
好きな季節は何ですか。
What's your favorite season?
日本には四つの季節があります。
Japan has four seasons.
この季節は果物がおいしくて、毎日食べています。
Fruit is delicious this season, and I eat it every day.
この季節は花がきれいで、天気もいいから、外で食べるのが好きです。
The flowers are beautiful this season and the weather is nice, so I like eating outside.
季節 refers to the seasons of the year.
The four seasons:
- 春: spring
- 夏: summer
- 秋: autumn/fall
- 冬: winter
Common expressions:
- 季節の変わり目: changing of the seasons
- 季節外れ: out of season
- 四季: the four seasons (more literary)
Note: Japan's distinct four seasons are an important cultural concept, often referenced in literature, art, and daily conversation.