Spring Kanji 春 (Haru) - Practical Example Sentences for Japanese Learners
Learn the kanji 春 (spring/haru) through practical example sentences with romanization. Master this essential seasonal kanji with real usage examples.
Spring Kanji 春 (Haru) - Practical Example Sentences
The kanji 春 (haru) represents spring, one of the four fundamental seasonal kanji in Japanese. This beautiful character appears frequently in daily conversation, literature, and cultural contexts throughout Japan.
Understanding 春 (Haru)
春 is read as:
- はる (haru) in kun-yomi (Japanese reading)
- シュン (shun) in on-yomi (Chinese reading)
The kanji combines the characters for "three" (三) and "person" (人) at the top, with "day/sun" (日) at the bottom, symbolically representing the warming of people under the spring sun.
For detailed stroke order and additional information about this kanji, visit the 春 kanji page on MichiKanji.
Essential Example Sentences
Basic Usage
春が来ました。
Haru ga kimashita.
Spring has come.
春は桜の季節です。
Haru wa sakura no kisetsu desu.
Spring is cherry blossom season.
Weather and Nature
春の天気は暖かいです。
Haru no tenki wa atatakai desu.
Spring weather is warm.
春になると、花が咲きます。
Haru ni naru to, hana ga sakimasu.
When spring comes, flowers bloom.
春風が気持ちいいです。
Harukaze ga kimochi ii desu.
The spring breeze feels good.
Activities and Culture
春休みは旅行しました。
Haruyasumi wa ryokō shimashita.
I traveled during spring break.
今年の春は早いです。
Kotoshi no haru wa hayai desu.
This year's spring is early.
春祭りに参加しました。
Haru matsuri ni sanka shimashita.
I participated in the spring festival.
Compound Words with 春
青春 (seishun) - youth, springtime of life
青春時代が懐かしいです。
Seishun jidai ga natsukashii desu.
I feel nostalgic about my youth.
新春 (shinshun) - New Year, early spring
新春おめでとうございます。
Shinshun omedetō gozaimasu.
Happy New Year.
春分 (shunbun) - spring equinox
春分の日は祝日です。
Shunbun no hi wa shukujitsu desu.
The spring equinox is a national holiday.
Grammar Pattern: 春に (Haru ni)
The particle に after 春 indicates "in spring" or "during spring":
春に日本を訪れたいです。
Haru ni Nihon wo otozuretai desu.
I want to visit Japan in spring.
彼女は春に大学を卒業します。
Kanojo wa haru ni daigaku wo sotsugyō shimasu.
She will graduate from university in spring.
Cultural Context
Spring holds special significance in Japanese culture, marking:
- 新学期 (shingakki) - new school year beginning in April
- 入学式 (nyūgakushiki) - entrance ceremonies
- 花見 (hanami) - cherry blossom viewing parties
- 就職活動 (shūshoku katsudō) - job hunting season for students
Practice Tips
- Associate with seasons: Connect 春 with springtime activities and imagery
- Learn compounds: Study words like 青春 and 新春 for JLPT preparation
- Practice stroke order: Visit MichiKanji's 春 page for proper writing technique
- Seasonal vocabulary: Pair 春 with related words like 桜 (sakura), 花 (hana), and 暖かい (atatakai)
Summary
The kanji 春 (haru) is essential for expressing spring-related concepts in Japanese. From simple statements about spring weather to cultural events and life transitions, mastering this kanji and its usage patterns will enhance your ability to discuss seasonal topics naturally in Japanese.
Remember to practice writing 春 with proper stroke order and try using these example sentences in your own conversations about spring activities and experiences.
