1.
change of seasons; seasonal transition; turning point between seasons
The transitional period when one season shifts to the next. In Japan, these transitions are culturally significant and are closely associated with changes in health, wardrobe, and diet.
Composed of 季節 (season) + の + 変わり目 (turning point, transition). A very common expression in daily life, especially in health-related conversations. Japanese culture places great importance on seasonal transitions, and this phrase appears frequently in weather forecasts, health advice, and everyday conversation.
Common collocations
- 季節の変わり目に体調を崩す: to fall ill at the change of seasons
- 季節の変わり目の挨拶: seasonal transition greetings
- 季節の変わり目は注意が必要: caution is needed at seasonal transitions