also: はるなつ
spring and summer
Refers to the two seasons together, often used when discussing seasonal activities, weather, or clothing that spans both spring and summer.
The seasonal wardrobe change for spring and summer is always hectic.
Many tourists visit this area in spring and summer.
秋冬 groups autumn and winter together, while 春夏 groups spring and summer as the complementary half of the year.
Standard kanji spelling; the reading はるなつ is the most common and natural for this compound.
Sino-Japanese reading; less common in everyday speech, but may appear in formal or literary contexts.
Compound of 春 (spring) and 夏 (summer). The reading はるなつ uses the native Japanese readings, while しゅんか uses the Sino-Japanese readings.