noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
withering of vegetation in winter; winter decay
Describes the natural process of plants dying back or becoming bare during winter. Can be used as a noun or intransitive verb (冬枯れする).
庭の木々が冬枯れしている。
The trees in the garden are withered in winter.
noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
bleakness of winter; winter-blight
Refers to the desolate, barren appearance of a winter landscape. Often used with の to modify nouns (冬枯れの景色).
冬枯れの野原を散歩した。
I took a walk through the bleak winter fields.
noun
winter business slump
Economic term for a seasonal downturn, especially in February. Used in business contexts.
小売業は冬枯れの時期をどう乗り切るかが課題だ。
The challenge for retailers is how to get through the winter slump.