Japanese

そうしゅん
Meaning: early spring
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

早
春

Example sentences

The early spring wind is still cold, but the plum blossoms have started to bloom.
庭の梅の花が、早春の光を浴びて綺麗に咲いている。
The plum blossoms in the garden are blooming beautifully, bathed in the light of early spring.
早春の野原は、萌え出たばかりの嫩草で覆われていた。
The fields were covered with soft young grass in early spring.

Usage Notes

Refers to the very beginning of spring, often characterized by lingering cold but early signs of renewal.

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