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春
春 (readings: しゅん, はる; Japanese kanji) means “spring”. 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).
What does 春 mean?
| Kanji | 春 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | spring |
| Readings | しゅん, はる |
| Grade | Grade 2 (Easy) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 春
春 is read しゅん or はる depending on the word.
Example words with 春
| Example | 春休み (spring vacation) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14