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four seasons
The four seasons of the year: spring, summer, autumn, and winter. A culturally important concept in Japan, where seasonal awareness permeates daily life, food, art, and customs.
日本には四季がある。
Japan has four seasons.
四季の変化を楽しむ。
To enjoy the changes of the four seasons.
この庭園は四季それぞれの美しさがあり、一年を通して訪問者を魅了している。
This garden has beauty in each of the four seasons and captivates visitors throughout the year.
Seasonal awareness (季節感) is deeply embedded in Japanese culture, influencing food, greetings, poetry, and art. The phrase 四季折々 means 'each season' or 'throughout the seasons.' Japanese people often take pride in the distinctness of the four seasons.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 四季折々: each season, throughout the seasons
- 四季の移り変わり: the changing of the seasons
- 四季を感じる: to feel the seasons