also: はるしも
spring frost
Refers to frost that occurs in spring, often damaging crops.
The vegetables were damaged by the spring frost.
This year, spring frosts continued late into the season.
Standard kanji form; the reading しゅんそう is the most common.
Alternate reading; less common than しゅんそう.
Compound of 春 (spring) and 霜 (frost). The reading しゅんそう is the on'yomi, while はるしも is a mixed kun'yomi reading.