N4intermediate

Seasons in Japan

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日本(にほん)には四(よっ)つの季節(きせつ)があります。春(はる)は三月(さんがつ)から五月(ごがつ)までです。桜(さくら)がとてもきれいです。多(おお)くの人(ひと)が花見(はなみ)をします。夏(なつ)は六月(ろくがつ)から八月(はちがつ)までで、とても暑(あつ)いです。秋(あき)は九月(くがつ)から十一月(じゅういちがつ)までです。紅葉(こうよう)がきれいで、涼(すず)しくなります。冬(ふゆ)は十二月(じゅうにがつ)から二月(にがつ)までで、雪(ゆき)が降(ふ)る地域(ちいき)もあります。日本(にほん)の四季(しき)はとても美(うつく)しいです。

Show English translation

Japan has four seasons. Spring is from March to May. Cherry blossoms are very beautiful. Many people enjoy hanami (cherry blossom viewing). Summer is from June to August, and it is very hot. Autumn is from September to November. The autumn leaves are beautiful, and it becomes cool. Winter is from December to February, and some regions get snow. Japan's four seasons are very beautiful.

Comprehension Questions

1. When is spring in Japan?
2. What do many people do during spring?
3. What is autumn in Japan known for?