立りっ冬とう

noun

first day of winter; beginning of winter

One of the 24 solar terms (二十四節気), marking the start of winter around November 7–8. Used in calendars and seasonal references.

See also: 二十四節気

• 立りっ冬とうを過すぎると、朝あさ晩ばんは冷ひえ込こむようになる。

  After the first day of winter, mornings and evenings become chilly.

• 今年ことしの立りっ冬とうは十じゅう一いち月がつ七なの日かです。

  This year, the first day of winter is November 7th.