English–Japanese

“four seasons” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajishiki

Example

日本には四季があります。nihon ni wa shi ki ga a ri ma su

Japan has four seasons.

Illustration for 四季 (four seasons)

How to say “four seasons” in Japanese

“Four seasons” in Japanese is 四季 (shiki).

Presents the year as four recurring seasonal stages, each with its own natural and cultural character.

Full entry for 四季: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 四季

日本では、四季の変化を楽しみながら暮らせます。nihon de wa shi ki no hen ka o tano shi mi na ga ra ku ra se ma su

In Japan, you can enjoy the changing seasons as you go about your daily life.

Tips for using 四季

  • In Japanese cultural writing, 四季 (shiki) often provides a framework for describing changing nature, food, festivals, and customs throughout the year.

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