2023-11-07 20:01:00
2023/11/08 05:01 Weather News
From November 8th (Wednesday), we will enter the “first winter” of the 24 solar terms. According to the calendar, winter begins on this day.
The beginning of winter is exactly halfway between the autumnal equinox and the winter solstice. What kind of season is the beginning of winter?
The beginning of winter ~ Seasonal words “Kogarashi/凩”
Both “Kogarashi” and “凩” are pronounced “Kogarashi”. “凩” is a kanji created in Japan, that is, a national character.
Kogarashi (hereinfollowing referred to as “Kogarashi”) means a wind that dies trees, and is a strong, cold wind that blows from late autumn to early winter.
This year, the Tokyo and Kinki regions have not yet been announced.
It is usually observed around the beginning of winter, and can be thought of as the “visit of winter’s messengers.”
Kogaraki, which heralds the arrival of winter, also tells us that there are only a few days left in this year.
Spend the rest of your days being mindful. It is also a wind that makes you conscious of such things.
What kind of season is the beginning of winter?
◆The season when frost pillars grow
A frost pillar is a thin pillar of ice that forms on the ground. Water in the ground freezes at the surface and stretches upwards, pushing the soil up from the ground.
There may be many people who haven’t seen or stepped on frost pillars lately. This may be due to the fact that there are more paved roads.
Some people may feel nostalgic regarding the sound of stepping on frost pillars.
◆Enokitake is a seasonal word for winter.
Many mushrooms are seasonal words for autumn, but “Enokitake” is a seasonal word for winter. Wild Enoki mushrooms begin to grow from late fall to early winter.
Enoki mushrooms on the market are whitish in color, similar to bean sprouts, but their original appearance is completely different: they are brown in color, and their caps are said to be regarding 5 cm in size.
◆Willow leaf fish (shishamo) full of eggs
Willow leaf fish are migratory fish, and around November they migrate up the river in schools to spawn. The female fish that is full of eggs at this time is called the “Low-bearing Willow Leaf Fish.”
There is a legend among the Ainu people that God took pity on the falling willow leaves and turned them into fish. That fish is willow fish.
The name “Yanagiha fish” is said to be derived from the Ainu word “susuham” or “shushuham.”
Willow leaf fish are rarely caught and very expensive. Therefore, capelin, a close relative of willowfish, is imported as a substitute. Currently, most of the fish that are sold as willow fish are capelin.
◆“Koharu” even though it’s winter!?
The warm weather at the beginning of winter that reminds us of spring is called “koharu.”
The wind in early winter that reminds us of spring is called “Koharukaze”, the calm and clear skies in early winter are called “Koharuzora”, and the weather in early winter that is warm and sunny like spring is called “Koharuzora”. “Koharubiyori”. You can feel the gentle warmth in every word.
On the first day of winter, there are days when the wind blows and there are days when a soft spring breeze caresses your cheeks.
This year has seen record high temperatures, but it is expected to get colder soon. Why not take a leisurely stroll on a sunny day? You may feel refreshed and relieve your mental and physical fatigue.
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