English–Japanese

“best time” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajishun

Example

桃の旬は夏です。momo no shun wa natsu de su

Summer is the best time for peaches.

Illustration for 旬 (best time)

How to say “best time” in Japanese

“Best time” in Japanese is 旬 (shun).

It points to the season or short period when a food naturally offers its best taste and quality.

Full entry for 旬: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 旬

この魚は秋に旬を迎えます。ko no sakana wa aki ni shun o muka e ma su

This fish comes into season in autumn.

Tips for using 旬

  • Unlike a fixed calendar season, 旬 (shun) focuses on the period when an ingredient is considered best, which can vary by region and by food.

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