Special feature on Japanese phrases you can use in spring

~Let's learn spring greetings and words of encouragement!~
In Japan, spring is said to be the "season of meetings and partings." March is the month of graduation, and April is the month of school entrance and employment, marking new beginnings. In this article, we will introduce some Japanese phrases that are commonly used in spring. Be sure to try using them in your conversations.

[Congratulations on your graduation]
This is a classic spring phrase.
Used for people who are graduating from school.
▶ Example sentences
・Congratulations on your graduation.
・Congratulations on your graduation! Keep up the great work!
*Saying "go-sotsugyo" is a more polite expression.

[Please keep up the good work]
These are words of encouragement for those embarking on a new path.
▶ Example sentences
・Please continue to do your best at university.
・Please continue to do your best in your life in Japan.
"From now on" means "continuing as before."

[Good luck with your new life]
April is the month when many people start a new life.
It is used when you are changing your environment, such as to a new school, a new job, or a new town.
▶ Example sentences
・Good luck with your new life in Tokyo!
I hope you get used to your new life quickly.

[Pollen is a pain]
Spring is the season for hay fever, which many people in Japan suffer from.
▶ Example sentences
・Pollen is a real pain.
・There's a lot of pollen today.

[It's starting to feel like spring]
It's getting warmer little by little, and we can feel the spring coming.
This is an expression that can be used in such situations.
▶ Example sentences
・It's starting to feel like spring.
・It's getting warmer and warmer.
It's often used as a conversation starter when noticing the change in seasons.

[Let's learn Japanese phrases!]
◎Congratulations on your graduation.
◎Please keep up the good work.
◎Good luck with your new life.
◎Pollen is a real pain.
◎It's starting to feel like spring.

Knowing these words will make your conversations more natural. Seasonal greetings and thoughtful words are very important in Japan. Even without using complicated grammar, just using short phrases can bring you closer to your partner.
Japanese is a language that conveys feelings.
Be sure to try using these spring phrases in your own conversations!