Japanese word

四季

Pronunciation

Romajishiki

Meaning

  • nounfour seasons

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)

More examples

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.

Core concept

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

Common phrases

  • 四季を楽しむshi ki o tano shi mu

    enjoy the four seasons

  • 四季の移り変わりshi ki no utsu ri ka wa ri

    the changing seasons

  • 四季の行事shi ki no gyō ji

    seasonal events

Similar words

春夏秋冬harunatsuakifuyu: The four seasons named individually in their traditional order from spring to winter.
季節kisetsu: A period of the year defined by its characteristic weather, nature, and customs.
四時yoji: A formal or literary expression for the four recurring seasons of the year.

Definition in Japanese

一年を春夏秋冬の四つに分けたもの。ichi nen o haru natsu aki fuyu no yon tsu ni wa ke ta mo no

Word origin

As a Sino-Japanese compound, 四 (shi, "four") combines with 季 (ki, "season") to form 四季 (shiki), meaning the four divisions of the year.

Usage tips

  • 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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