noun
beginning of spring; end of the cold season
Refers to the period when the coldest part of winter ends and spring begins, often around early February in the traditional calendar. Used in seasonal greetings and haiku.
寒明けの頃になると、梅の花が咲き始める。
Around the beginning of spring, plum blossoms start to bloom.
寒明けを迎え、ようやく暖かくなってきた。
With the end of the cold season, it has finally become warmer.