noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
neap tide
Refers to the tide with the smallest range between high and low water, occurring around the first and last quarter moons. Often contrasted with 大潮 (spring tide).
See also: 大潮
On neap tide days, the difference between high and low tide is small.
Anglers sometimes target neap tide periods.
Compound of 小 (small) and 潮 (tide), literally 'small tide'.