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.