A thin layer of ice that forms on the ground or surfaces when the temperature drops during the night, resulting from the condensation of water vapor in the air.
A poetic expression referring to the appearance of white hair, often used to signify aging or wisdom, as if the head is adorned with frost.
Example:
今朝、地面はで覆われていた。
The month associated with the arrival of frost, marking the transition into winter in the lunar calendar.
A traditional Japanese name for the eleventh month of the lunar calendar, often reflecting the chilling nights and seasonal changes that occur during this time.
A term referring to a period when frost begins to settle, highlighting the cold weather typical of late autumn in the historical lunar calendar.
The phenomenon where frost forms on surfaces, creating a layer of icy crystals that appear as white spots, reminiscent of frost-covered landscapes.
A characteristic of certain fabrics that display a pattern resembling the appearance of frost with small, white speckles distributed evenly across the material.
A specific quality in beef where white fat is interspersed irregularly throughout the meat, creating marbling that enhances flavor and tenderness.
A Japanese sashimi preparation method where fish or poultry is briefly exposed to boiling water, then rapidly cooled, resulting in a surface that appears white, akin to frost.
Example:
日本の牛は広範囲に霜降りがある。
A natural formation of thin ice pillars that appears on the ground during winter, created when moisture from the soil freezes due to capillary action, pushing the ground upwards.
A phenomenon characterized by the presence of small, needle-like ice structures that form as groundwater seeps to the surface and freezes, typically seen in cold climates during the winter season.
A mild form of frostbite that occurs due to cold exposure, commonly affecting the hands and feet, resulting in redness, swelling, and itching.
A condition where part of the body, such as fingers or ears, experiences localized freezing damage from cold temperatures, often leading to inflammation and discomfort.
A phenomenon in which plants change color due to exposure to frost, indicating damage to their tissues from freezing conditions.
Example:
耳がしもやけになったんだ。