noun
thawing of snow; snowmelt
Refers to the natural process of snow melting, typically in spring.
雪解けの水が川に流れ込む。
Snowmelt water flows into the river.
春になると雪解けが始まる。
When spring comes, the thawing of snow begins.
noun
thaw in relations; warming of ties
Metaphorical use describing the easing of tensions or improvement in previously cold relations.
両国の関係に雪解けの兆しが見える。
There are signs of a thaw in relations between the two countries.