Translation guide
In Japanese, 'late frost' is typically expressed using specific terms that refer to frost occurring in late spring, which can damage crops. The most common and useful term is 晩霜 (ばんそう), but other related words exist for different contexts.
Referring to frost that occurs late in the season, especially in spring, often with implications for farming.
The standard term for late frost, particularly in agricultural contexts. It refers to frost that occurs in late spring, after plants have started growing.
The crops were damaged by a late frost.
Literally 'late frost', similar to 晩霜 but slightly more colloquial. Used in weather forecasts and everyday conversation.
Please be careful of late frost.
A descriptive phrase meaning 'late spring frost'. More explanatory than a single word, used in formal or written contexts.
Late spring frost can sometimes affect agricultural crops.
Describing frost that occurs unusually late, beyond the typical frost period.
Both mean 'late frost', but 晩霜 (ばんそう) is more formal and common in agricultural or technical contexts, while 遅霜 (おそじも) is slightly more colloquial and used in daily conversation or weather reports.
The word 霜 (しも) simply means 'frost'. To specify 'late frost', you need a modifier like 晩 (late) or 遅い (late). However, 晩霜 and 遅霜 are the most natural single-word options.
The meteorological observatory issued a late frost forecast.