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春
“spring” in Japanese is 春, read shun, haru (しゅん, はる). It is a Grade 2 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 2 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 春休み (spring vacation).
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What does 春 mean?
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春はあたたかい。
はるはあたたかい。Spring is warm.
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Full details, readings & example
| Kanji | 春 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | spring |
| Readings | しゅん, はる |
| Grade | Grade 2 (Easy) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
| Example | 春休み (spring vacation) |
How to read 春
春 is read shun (しゅん) or haru (はる) depending on the word.
Words with 春
- 春休み
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Updated: 2026-08-28