1.
change of season; seasonal transition; turning of the seasons
The period when one season transitions into the next, often associated with changes in weather, wardrobe, and daily routines.
季節替わりの時期は体調を崩しやすい。
It's easy to get sick during seasonal transitions.
季節替わりに衣替えをする。
We switch our wardrobes at the change of season.
季節替わりになると、メニューも新しくなるレストランが多い。
Many restaurants update their menus when the seasons change.
Composed of 季節 ('season') and 替わり ('change, switching'). Reflects the strong awareness of seasonal transitions in Japanese culture. The change of seasons brings practical considerations — updating one's wardrobe (衣替え), seasonal foods, and health concerns. Also used in business for seasonal product rotations.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 季節替わりの時期: the time of seasonal change
- 季節替わりの体調不良: feeling unwell due to seasonal change
- 季節替わりメニュー: seasonal menu update
RELATED TERMS:
- 衣替え: seasonal wardrobe change — the specific practice of switching between summer and winter clothing
- 季節の変わり目: turning point of the seasons — a near-synonym emphasizing the transitional moment
- 四季: the four seasons — the broader concept of Japan's seasonal cycle