late frost; frost in late spring
A poetic seasonal word (kigo) for late spring, referring to the last frost before the warm season. Often used in haiku and traditional poetry. Compare 忘れ霜 (わすれじも), which has a similar meaning.
See also: 忘れ霜 (わすれじも)
On the morning when the late frost fell, the plants in the garden sparkled white.
Compound of 別れ (わかれ, 'parting, farewell') and 霜 (しも, 'frost'), with rendaku voicing of しも to じも. The term poetically refers to the frost that marks the end of the cold season.