冬ふゆ囲がこい

noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb

winter-proofing a house; insulating a house for winter

Refers to the practice of wrapping or covering a house, especially in snowy regions, to protect it from cold and snow damage. Often involves straw mats, boards, or modern materials.

• 雪ゆき国ぐにでは、冬ふゆになる前まえに家いえの冬ふゆ囲がこいをする。

  In snow country, people winter-proof their houses before winter comes.

noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb

winter covering for plants; protecting crops from winter cold

Specifically for plants and crops: wrapping trees, shrubs, or garden plants with straw, burlap, or other materials to prevent frost and snow damage.

• 庭にわの松まつの木きに冬ふゆ囲がこいを施ほどこした。

  We put winter covering on the pine tree in the garden.

noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb

winter covering for boats; covering unused boats in winter

A regional practice, especially in fishing villages, of covering boats with straw mats or tarps to protect them during the winter off-season.

• 漁りょう師したちは使つかわない船ふねに冬ふゆ囲がこいをした。

  The fishermen put winter coverings on the unused boats.