二百十日
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Meanings
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210th day from the first day of spring; storm day
A traditional calendar date marking the 210th day after the beginning of spring (risshun). It falls around September 1 and is associated with typhoons and storms that can damage rice crops. The term is culturally significant in agriculture and weather lore.
The 210th day is known as a period when typhoons are frequent.
For farmers, the 210th day is a day to be on guard.
Usage patterns
- 〈時〉は二百十日にあたるto fall on the Two Hundred Tenth Day
This year's Two Hundred Tenth Day falls on September 1.
- 二百十日が近づくfor the Two Hundred Tenth Day (storm season) to approach
As the Two Hundred Tenth Day approached, farmers prepared for typhoons.
- 二百十日を過ぎるto pass the Two Hundred Tenth Day
Even after the Two Hundred Tenth Day passes, there's still concern about typhoons.