JLPT N4 · Japanese kanji
春 — springtime
- Reading
- シュン・はる
- Meaning
- springtime; spring
- JLPT level
- N4
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
春 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N4 level. Its primary reading is シュン・はる and it means springtime; spring. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
春 appears in everyday japanese words such as 春 (spring) and 青春 (youth).
Japanese words containing 春
Frequently asked questions
What does 春 mean in Japanese?
春 means springtime; spring in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N4 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 春 read?
春 is read シュン・はる. Reading it inside real words — 春 and 青春 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 春 — is it JLPT N4?
Yes. 春 is on the official JLPT N4 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 春 in a word?
A common word containing 春 is 春 (はる) — "spring". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 春 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 春 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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