啓けい蟄ちつ

noun

awakening of insects; Keichitsu solar term

The third solar term of the traditional East Asian calendar, falling around March 6. Marks the time when hibernating insects are said to emerge from the ground. Used in weather forecasts, almanacs, and seasonal greetings.

• 啓けい蟄ちつを過すぎると、庭にわで虫むしを見みかけるようになる。

  After Keichitsu, you start seeing insects in the garden.

• 今年ことしの啓けい蟄ちつは三さん月がつ六むい日かです。

  This year, Keichitsu falls on March 6.