noun
transitional tide between spring and neap tides
Technical oceanographic term for the intermediate tidal state between a spring tide and a neap tide. Not an everyday word.
若潮の時期は潮の流れが緩やかになる。
During the transitional tide period, the tidal current becomes gentle.
Compound of 若 (young, new) and 潮 (tide), referring to the 'young' or early stage of the tidal cycle between spring and neap tides.