季節柄

• 読み: きせつがら
• ローマ字: kisetsugara
• 漢字の分解: 季 (ki) — season; 節 (setsu) — occasion, period; 柄 (gara) — nature, pattern, character
• 発音: /ki.se.t͡sɯ.ɡa.ɾa/

意味

Given the season; considering the time of year. An expression acknowledging that something is typical or expected for the current season.

A noun used adverbially to preface statements about seasonal conditions or expectations. The suffix 柄 (gara) adds the nuance of 'considering the nature of' — so 季節柄 means 'given what the season is like.' Frequently appears in polite conversation and letters, especially seasonal greetings. Often placed at the beginning of a sentence to set context for advice or observations about seasonal health, weather, or customs.

例文

1. 季節柄、体調を崩しやすいのでお気をつけください。
2. 季節柄、朝晩の冷え込みが厳しくなってきた。
3. 季節柄、花粉症に悩まされている人が多い。

使い方ガイド

場面: letters, greetings, polite conversation

トーン: considerate

起源と歴史

Compound of 季節 (kisetsu, season) + 柄 (gara, nature/character of). Literally 'the character of the season' — acknowledging what is typical for the current time of year.

文化的背景

時代: Classical

世代: All ages

社会的背景: Universal