春先
Meanings
1
beginning of spring; early spring
Refers to the period when spring is just starting, typically around March. Often used in weather forecasts, seasonal descriptions, and discussions of early-spring activities.
There are still many chilly days in early spring.
Cherry blossom forecasts are announced at the beginning of spring.
Usage patterns
- 春先に〈事〉for something to happen in early spring
Many people start showing hay fever symptoms in early spring.
- 春先の〈物〉the [thing/weather] typical of early spring
You should be careful of the temperature swings typical of early spring.
- 春先から〈時〉にかけてfrom early spring through [a later time]
A lot of pollen is in the air from early spring through early summer.