冬ふゆ越ごし

noun

wintering; passing the winter

Refers to spending the winter in a particular place or condition, often used for plants, animals, or people staying somewhere through the cold season.

• ツバメは暖あたたかい国くにで冬ふゆ越ごしをする。

  Swallows winter in warm countries.

• この植しょく物ぶつは室しつ内ないで冬ふゆ越ごしさせたほうがいい。

  It's better to overwinter this plant indoors.