旬 (しゅん) Japanese meaning | KotomoraStrawberries are in season now.
Fish in season is really delicious after all.
Usage patterns
〈物〉が旬を迎えるfor a food to come into (peak) season
When autumn comes, chestnuts come into season.
今が旬の〈人〉someone who is currently at the height of their popularity
It's a movie starring an actor who's at the peak of his popularity right now.
〈物〉が旬を過ぎるfor a food to be past its peak season
These strawberries are already past their peak season.
〈物〉のうちに食べるto eat something while it's still in season
It's best to eat seasonal vegetables while they're fresh.
first ten days of a month; early part of a month
ten days; a period of ten days
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hottest; freshest; in vogue
killer demon; demon who destroys goodness
fish in season; seasonal fish
