noun
extreme cold; bitter cold
General term for the coldest period of winter, often used in weather reports or seasonal descriptions.
大寒の候、皆様お変わりなくお過ごしでしょうか。
In this season of bitter cold, I hope everyone is doing well.
noun
Major Cold solar term
The 24th solar term in the traditional East Asian calendar, starting around January 20 and marking the coldest time of the year.
See also: 二十四節気
大寒は二十四節気の一つで、一年で最も寒い時期とされています。
Daikan is one of the 24 solar terms and is considered the coldest period of the year.