Refers to a particular period of the year, often in terms of weather, activities, or natural phenomena. Similar to 季節 but can emphasize a specific time frame or occasion.
It always rains a lot at this time of year.
It's become a good season for outings.
out of season; unseasonal
Compound of 時 (time) and 季 (season). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the spelling is conventionally associated with the meaning 'season' or 'time of year'.