スプリング
Meanings
1
Refers to a mechanical coil spring. In Japanese, this is the most common standalone meaning of スプリング.
The spring in this watch has broken.
2
Used mainly in compound words such as スプリングコート or スプリングセール. For the season itself, 春 is the standard word.
I bought clothes at the spring sale.
3
abbreviation
Abbreviation of スプリングコート. Refers to a light coat worn in spring or autumn.
See also: スプリングコート
It's still chilly in the morning, so I'll wear a light overcoat.
Usage patterns
- スプリングが伸びるfor a spring to stretch
The springs in the old sofa have stretched out.
- スプリングを着るto wear a light spring coat
On chilly mornings I wear a light spring coat when I go out.
- 〈物〉にスプリングを入れるto put a spring into something
This mattress has sturdy springs inside it.