英語で春を表現する自然なフレーズ6選｜“blooming”や“spring is in the air”など
Spring has arrived in Japan, and it’s the perfect time to learn some natural English phrases related to the season!
In English, we often use simple and beautiful expressions to talk about flowers, weather, and seasonal changes. Let’s look at some of the most common spring-related phrases you can use in conversation.
1. Bloom / Blooming
To bloom means to open, especially for flowers. It’s a simple verb that’s perfect for spring.
Examples:
“The cherry blossoms are blooming now.”
“Everything is starting to bloom after the cold winter.”
You can also say someone is blooming when they look fresh, healthy, or happy.
Note: ‘blooming’ is also an old-fashioned slang adjective that means ‘very’ or ‘extremely’.
e.g. “You look blooming beautiful!”
2. In Full Bloom
When something is in full bloom, it means the flowers are open completely, and the scenery is beautiful and colourful.
Examples:
“The park is in full bloom this week.”
“I love seeing the trees in full bloom - it makes me feel relaxed.”
This phrase is often used to describe the peak of flower season, especially for cherry blossoms.
3. Spring is in the air
This expression doesn’t mean you smell spring - it means you can feel that spring has arrived. The weather, the light, and the mood all start to change.
Examples:
“It’s still a little cold, but spring is in the air.”
“Everyone seems happier now that spring is in the air.”
It’s a poetic, positive phrase that’s great for small talk.
4. Spring Cleaning
Spring cleaning means doing a big clean-up at home - throwing things away, cleaning places you usually ignore, and getting ready for a new season. It’s very common in the UK to clean your home thoroughly in Spring.
Examples:
“I spent the weekend doing some spring cleaning.”
“Spring cleaning helps me feel more organized.”
It can also be used metaphorically (not literal/real) to mean cleaning or refreshing your mind or habits.
5. Seasonal Allergies / Hay Fever
Many people suffer from hay fever or seasonal allergies in spring.
Examples:
“Do you have hay fever?”
“My seasonal allergies are really bad this year.”
These phrases are useful when describing your symptoms to friends or even at the pharmacy or clinic.
6. Warmer Weather / Longer Days
Spring brings warmer weather and longer days - two simple and natural phrases often used in casual conversation.
Examples:
“We’re finally getting some warmer weather.”
“The days are getting longer now, aren’t they?”
These expressions are perfect for small talk and talking about the changing season.
Quick Practice
Try matching the phrase to the situation:
You walk outside and see pink flowers covering the trees.
You’re sneezing and your eyes are itchy every day.
You notice the sun is setting later than usual.
You feel happy because the season is changing.
You cleaned your house and threw away things you don’t need.
Final Thoughts
Spring is a season of change and beauty. These English expressions are simple, natural, and easy to use in everyday conversation. We can use them when talking about the season, making small talk, or describing the world around us.
Answers:
in bloom / in full bloom
hay fever / seasonal allergies
longer days
Spring is in the air
Spring cleaning