Translation and Meaning of: 春 - haru

The word 「春」 (haru) in Japanese means "spring." Its etymology dates back to ancient times and is deeply rooted in the culture and history of Japan. The kanji 「春」 is composed of three radicals: 「艹」 (kusa) which means plant or grass, 「日」 (hi) for sun, and 「二」 (ni), which represents the number two. The combination of these elements suggests an image of the time when nature blooms under the rays of the sun, symbolizing rejuvenation and rebirth after the cold winter months.

In Japanese culture, spring, or 「春」, is associated with many events and traditions. One of the most famous is hanami, the practice of appreciating cherry blossoms. This event highlights the ephemeral beauty of these flowers, which symbolize the fragility and transience of life. During haru, people often gather in parks and gardens to enjoy the beauty of cherry blossoms, making it a moment of celebration and introspection.

In addition to its aesthetic and cultural meaning, 「春」 (haru) also marks the beginning of a new school and fiscal year in Japan, symbolizing new beginnings and opportunities. Spring is a time of renewal and hope, not only for nature but also for Japanese society. This spirit of renewal is reflected in the term 「新春」 (shunshun), which means "new beginning of spring," often used in contexts of celebration and positivity.

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Synonyms and similar words

• 春季 (shunki) - Spring season
• 春 (haru) - spring
• 春き (haruki) - Proper name related to spring
• 春び (harubi) - Regarding the beauty of spring
• 春ひ (haruhi) - Spring Day
• 春ばる (harubaru) - Coming from spring, far from home
• 春あけ (haruake) - Beginning of spring
• 春まつり (harumatsuri) - Spring Festival
• 春がめ (harugame) - Resident of Spring
• 春のよ (haru no yo) - Way of Spring
• 春のひかり (haru no hikari) - Spring Light
• 春のさくら (haru no sakura) - Cherry blossom trees of spring
• 春のひびき (haru no hibiki) - Sound of spring
• 春のあわい (haru no awai) - Subtle atmosphere of spring
• 春のさざなみ (haru no sazanami) - Gentle spring waves
• 春のおとしご (haru no otoshigo) - Children of spring, symbolizing renewal
• 春のおとずれ (haru no otozure) - Arrival of spring
• 春のおとめ (haru no otome) - Spring Maiden
• 春のおとめごころ (haru no otomegokoro) - Maiden's Heart in Spring
• 春のおとめぐさ (haru no otomegusa) - Spring maiden's plant
• 春のおとめぐさのかげ (haru no otomegusa no kage) - Spring Maiden's plant shadow
• 春のおとめぐさのはな (haru no otomegusa no hana) - Spring maiden's plant flower
• 春のおとめぐさのはなび (haru no otomegusa no hanabi) - Fireworks of the maiden flower plant in spring

春

Romaji: haru
Kana: はる
Type: noun
L: jlpt-n5

Translation / Meaning: spring

Meaning in English: spring

Definition: Spring The season between winter and summer. This is the time when living organisms become active and flowers and trees begin to bloom.

Example Sentences - (春) haru

See below some example sentences:

蝶は美しい春の象徴です。

Chou wa utsukushii haru no shouchou desu

Butterflies are a beautiful symbol of spring.

Butterflies are a beautiful symbol of spring.

• 蝶 (ちょう) - butterfly
• は - Topic particle
• 美しい (うつくしい) - Beautiful, nice
• 春 (はる) - spring
• の - Possession particle
• 象徴 (しょうちょう) - symbol, emblem
• です - polite way of being

桜が咲く春は美しいです。

Sakura ga saku haru wa utsukushii desu

The spring when the cherry blossoms are in bloom is beautiful.

The spring when the cherry blossoms are in bloom are beautiful.

• 桜 (さくら) - cherry blossom
• が - subject particle
• 咲く (さく) - to blossom
• 春 (はる) - spring
• は - Topic particle
• 美しい (うつくしい) - pretty, beautiful
• です - polite way of being

芽が芽吹く春の風景は美しいです。

Me ga mebuku haru no fuukei wa utsukushii desu

The spring landscape where the buds start to bloom is beautiful.

The spring scenery where the buds bloom is beautiful.

• 芽が芽吹く - shoots start to grow
• 春の - spring
• 風景は - landscape
• 美しいです - is beautiful

私たちは毎年春に畑を耕します。

Watashitachi wa maitoshi haru ni hatake o tagayasu shimasu

We plow the field every year in the spring.

We plow the fields every spring.

• 私たちは - Personal pronoun "we"
• 毎年 - adverb of frequency "every year"
• 春に - noun "spring" + time particle "in spring"
• 畑を - noun "field" + direct object particle "the field"
• 耕します - verb "arar" conjugated in the present "aramos"

春は桜の季節です。

Haru wa sakura no kisetsu desu

Spring is cherry blossom season.

Spring is cherry blossom season.

• 春 (haru) - spring
• は (wa) - grammatical particle that indicates the topic of the sentence
• 桜 (sakura) - cherry blossom
• の (no) - grammatical particle that indicates possession or relationship between two words
• 季節 (kisetsu) - season of the year
• です (desu) - Verb "to be" in the present tense

待望の春がやってきた。

Maitou no haru ga yattekita

The long -awaited spring has arrived.

• 待望 - Eagerly awaited
• の - Particle of possession or connection
• 春 - spring
• が - Subject particle
• やってきた - Arrived

漸く春が来た。

Yōyaku haru ga kita

Finally spring has arrived.

Spring finally arrived.

• 漸く - adverb meaning "finally" or "gradually."
• 春 - noun meaning "spring".
• が - Particle that indicates the subject of the sentence.
• 来た - verb in the past that means "arrived".

花を撒くと春が来る。

Hana wo maku to haru ga kuru

Spring comes when you sprinkle flowers.

• 花 (hana) - flower
• を (wo) - Direct object particle
• 撒く (maku) - Spread
• と (to) - Conjunction particle
• 春 (haru) - spring
• が (ga) - Subject particle
• 来る (kuru) - to arrive