Lexical entry

スプリング

supuringu

A loanword with several senses: a coil spring, the spring season, or a light overcoat worn in spring and autumn.

Objects & ToolsPure GairaigoAbbreviationSemantic ShiftSource uncertain

Meaning

Used for the mechanical spring, the season, and by extension a light overcoat. The clothing sense is secondary and may be felt as abbreviated or specialized.

mechanical spring
spring season
light overcoat for spring and autumn

Examples

Example Sentences

このソファはスプリングが効いていて座り心地が良い。

このソファはスプリングがきいていてすわりごこちがよい。

This sofa has good springs and is comfortable to sit on.

generated example

厳しい冬が終わり、いよいよスプリングの到来だ。

きびしいふゆがおわり、いよいよスプリングのとうらいだ。

The harsh winter is over, and spring is finally here.

generated example

スプリングコート

A light overcoat worn in spring and autumn.

コイル

A coil-shaped wound length of wire, rope, or similar material.

シーズン

A season in sports, the year, or a TV series.

Evidence and Provenance

Data source: JMdict_english
Revision: JMdict.2026-04-17
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Active language: English