冬至
Meanings
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winter solstice
The calendrical day around December 21 or 22 when the daytime is shortest in the Northern Hemisphere. In Japan it is associated with customs such as eating pumpkin or taking a yuzu bath.
See also: 夏至
On the winter solstice, the daytime is the shortest of the year.
Many households take a yuzu bath on the winter solstice.
Usage patterns
- 冬至にかぼちゃを食べるto eat pumpkin on the winter solstice
In Japan there is a custom of eating pumpkin on the winter solstice.
- 冬至に柚子湯に入るto take a yuzu bath on the winter solstice
On the winter solstice, people warm up by taking a yuzu bath.