Japanese

こう
Meaning: season; time of year
Part of Speech: Suffix

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Handwriting

候

Example sentences

In this season of early spring, how are you doing?
新涼灯火の候、読書に耽るには最適な季節となった。
In the season of early autumn coolness, it has become the perfect time to immerse oneself in reading.

Usage Notes

A formal suffix used in the opening greetings of letters (時候の挨拶) to refer to the current season or weather. It is usually preceded by a word describing the season (e.g., 陽春, 晩秋).

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