Explore 季 in words for seasons and seasonal periods.
The idea
季 has 8 strokes and is read き in 季節（きせつ）, 四季（しき） and 雨季（うき）. Learn the reading with each whole word; follow the linked stroke-order diagram.
| Word | Reading | Example in context |
|---|---|---|
| 季節 | きせつ | Spring is my favourite season. |
| 四季 | しき | Japan has four distinct seasons. |
| 雨季 | うき | The rainy season starts in June. |
Examples
- 春はいちばん好きな季節です。Spring is my favourite season.
- 日本にははっきりした四季があります。Japan has four distinct seasons.
- 雨季は六月に始まります。The rainy season starts in June.
- 景色は季節とともに変わります。The scenery changes with the seasons.
- 旅行にいちばんいい季節はいつですか。What is the best season for a trip?
- 雨季には雨がたくさん降ります。During the rainy season, it rains a lot.
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Watch out
季節 means a season or the seasons in general, while 四季 specifically means the four seasons. 雨季 is the rainy season, not every rainy day.
Try it yourself
Write the reading of 季節 in hiragana.
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きせつ
季節 is きせつ: it means a season or seasons.
Write the reading of 四季 in hiragana.
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しき
四季 is しき: it refers to the four seasons.
Choose the missing kanji: 雨＿（うき）［季／子］.
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季
季 completes 雨季（うき）, the rainy season.
Practice round
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Write the reading of 季節 in hiragana.
Write the reading of 四季 in hiragana.
Choose the missing kanji: 雨＿（うき）［季／子］.
Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
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