cold-weather damage; frost damage
Refers to damage to crops, infrastructure, or other things caused by cold temperatures or frost. Often used in agricultural or meteorological contexts.
Vegetable prices rose due to cold-weather damage this year.
Farmers reinforced their greenhouses in preparation for frost damage.
Compound of 寒 (cold) and 害 (damage). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the word is transparently formed from these two kanji.