cold wind; wintry wind
Refers to a cold, often biting wind, typically in winter. Can be used literally or figuratively to evoke a harsh, chilly atmosphere.
寒風が吹き荒れる中、彼はコートの襟を立てた。
He turned up his coat collar in the biting cold wind.
冬の朝、寒風が身にしみる。
On winter mornings, the cold wind cuts right through you.
rubdown with a dry towel
Compound of 寒 (kan, 'cold') and 風 (fū, 'wind'). The reading かんぷう is the standard on'yomi combination.