Seasonal Japanese Phrases
Time-sensitive phrases that show you get the culture.
Japanese culture is deeply tied to the seasons, and the language reflects it. Using the right seasonal phrase at the right time signals that you understand and appreciate the culture on a deeper level. These aren't just greetings — they're a way of connecting. Beyond weather talk, seasonal expressions in Japanese cover life transitions too: new school years in April, year-end reflections in December, and everything in between. Dropping the right phrase at the right moment makes you feel like an insider rather than an outsider.
Spring & Summer
桜がきれいですね。
Sakura ga kirei desu ne.
The cherry blossoms are beautiful, aren't they.
暑くなりましたね。お体にお気をつけて。
Atsuku narimashita ne. Okarada ni oki wo tsukete.
It's gotten hot. Take care of yourself.
暑中お見舞い申し上げます。
Shochuu omimai moushiagemasu.
Summer greetings to you. (seasonal card phrase)
梅雨に入りましたね。
Tsuyu ni hairimashita ne.
The rainy season has started, hasn't it.
お花見に行きませんか？
Ohanami ni ikimasen ka?
Want to go cherry blossom viewing?
Fall & Winter
紅葉がきれいな季節ですね。
Kouyou ga kirei na kisetsu desu ne.
It's the season of beautiful autumn leaves.
寒くなりましたね。風邪に気をつけてください。
Samuku narimashita ne. Kaze ni ki wo tsukete kudasai.
It's gotten cold. Be careful not to catch a cold.
今年もお世話になりました。
Kotoshi mo osewa ni narimashita.
Thank you for everything this year.
良いお年をお迎えください。
Yoi otoshi wo omukae kudasai.
Have a happy New Year. (before Jan 1)
明けましておめでとうございます。
Akemashite omedetou gozaimasu.
Happy New Year! (after Jan 1)
Life Events
ご卒業おめでとうございます。
Gosotsugyou omedetou gozaimasu.
Congratulations on your graduation.
ご結婚おめでとうございます。
Gokekkon omedetou gozaimasu.
Congratulations on your marriage.
お誕生日おめでとうございます。
Otanjoubi omedetou gozaimasu.
Happy birthday.
ご昇進おめでとうございます。
Goshoushin omedetou gozaimasu.
Congratulations on your promotion.
お体をお大事にしてください。
Okarada wo odaiji ni shite kudasai.
Please take care of your health.
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