Lexical entry

シーズンオフ

shiizunofu

The period when business, sports, or activity is at a low point.

Business & WorkPure GairaigoWasei-EigoCompoundSource: English

Meaning

A time outside the main operating or playing season, when activity is reduced or paused. In Japanese it is also used as a fixed noun for the off-season period.

Period of reduced activity between seasons.

Examples

Example Sentences

シーズンオフは航空券やホテルの料金が安くなる。

シーズンオフはこうくうけんやホテルのりょうきんがやすくなる。

During the off-season, airfares and hotel rates become cheaper.

generated example

プロの選手たちは、シーズン・オフの間も自主トレに励んでいる。

プロのせんしゅたちは、シーズン・オフのあいだもじしゅトレにはげんでいる。

Professional athletes work hard on independent training even during the off-season.

generated example

その観光地はシーズンオフに入り、人影もまばらだ。

そのかんこうちはシーズンオフにはいり、ひとかげもまばらだ。

That tourist spot has entered the off-season, and there are very few people around.

generated example

シーズンイン

The beginning of a season, especially in sports.

シーズンオープン

The start or opening day of a specific season, such as for skiing, hunting, or sports.

Evidence and Provenance

Data source: JMdict_english
Revision: JMdict.2026-04-17
Review flags: ambiguous-sense
Active language: English