Japanese word

今季

Pronunciation

Romajikonki

Meaning

  • nounthis season

Example

今季の試合は面白いです。kon ki no shi ai wa omo shiro i de su

This season's games are interesting.

Illustration for 今季 (this season)

More examples

チームは今季、守備を重視しています。chī mu wa kon ki shu bi o jū shi shi te i ma su

This season, the team is focusing on defense.

Core concept

Centers on the season that is current at the time being discussed, whether it concerns weather, sports, or another recurring period.

Common phrases

  • 今季の成績kon ki no sei seki

    this season's record

  • 今季の目標kon ki no moku hyō

    this season's goal

  • 今季初勝利kon ki hatsu shō ri

    first win of the season

Similar words

今シーズンimashīzun: The current season of a sports league, team, television program, or similar activity.

Definition in Japanese

現在の季節、またはスポーツなどで現在に当たる期間。gen zai no ki setsu ma ta wa su pō tsu na do de gen zai ni a ta ru ki kan

Word origin

今 (kon, "current") + 季 (ki, "season") forms a compound meaning the season that is current.

Usage tips

  • In sports and entertainment news, this term often describes the current season of a team, league, show, or series, while casual speech often uses a longer expression.

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