What Is 72 Seasons?
The Four Seasons (Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter) are called 四季(Shiki) in Japanese.
And each of the four seasons divided into six seasons (which makes 24 Seasons) are called 二十四節気(Nijuushi Sekki).
The 24 Seasons are further divided into approximately 5-day intervals, dividing the year into 72 parts called 七十二候(Shichijuu-ni Kou).
The names of 72 Seasons are expressed in short sentences that represent changes in animals, plants, and nature according to each season.
And each of the four seasons divided into six seasons (which makes 24 Seasons) are called 二十四節気(Nijuushi Sekki).
The 24 Seasons are further divided into approximately 5-day intervals, dividing the year into 72 parts called 七十二候(Shichijuu-ni Kou).
The names of 72 Seasons are expressed in short sentences that represent changes in animals, plants, and nature according to each season.
List of 72 Seasons
| 4 Seasons | 24 Seasons | 72 Seasons |
|---|---|---|
| Spring | 立春 (Risshun) | |
| 雨水 (Usui) | ||
| 啓蟄 (Keichitsu) | ||
| 春分 (Shunbun) | ||
| 清明 (Seimei) | ||
| 穀雨 (Kokuu) | ||
| Summer | 立夏 (Rikka) | |
| 小満 (Shouman) | ||
| 芒種 (Boushu) | ||
| 夏至 (Geshi) | ||
| 小暑 (Shousho) | ||
| 大暑 (Taisho) | ||
| Autumn | 立秋 (Risshuu) | |
| 処暑 (Shosho) | ||
| 白露 (Hakuro) | ||
| 秋分 (Shuubun) | ||
| 寒露 (Kanro) | ||
| 霜降 (Soukou) | ||
| Winter | 立冬 (Rittou) | |
| 小雪 (Shousetsu) | ||
| 大雪 (Taisetsu) | ||
| 冬至 (Touji) | ||
| 小寒 (Shoukan) | ||
| 大寒 (Daikan) | ||