大寒 | Japanese meaning

大寒【だいかん】

noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

(time of) extreme cold
"major cold" solar term (approx. January 20, roughly the coldest time of the year)see also 二十四節気

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大寒【だいかん】
だいかん

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(time of) extreme cold

This term refers specifically to a period in the solar calendar that marks the coldest time of the year, typically around January 20. It signifies a seasonal change and is used in the context of weather and agriculture.

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During the time of extreme cold, the chill becomes even harsher.

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Even after the extreme cold period, it's possible to have snow.

"major cold" solar term

In this context, it denotes a specific solar term in the traditional East Asian lunar calendar. Each solar term marks distinct climatic patterns and agricultural activities.

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In my household, we stock up on ingredients in preparation for the major cold.

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Around the time of major cold, I especially focus on having warm meals.

Generated collocations (experimental)

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Wiktionary definitions (experimental)

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Major Cold: It's the day of the year that the cold is most severe, but you could also say that Spring is just coming around the corner.

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