This usage refers to one of the four divisions of the year characterized by specific weather patterns and typical activities. It can apply to natural seasons like spring and summer, as well as sporting seasons.

This meaning refers to words or phrases that evoke the feeling or characteristics of a particular season, often used in the context of the traditional Japanese poetic form known as haiku.

This usage denotes a complete cycle of twelve months, typically used to refer to a specific year or to delineate time periods.