雪解け
Meanings
1
thawing of snow; snowmelt
Refers to the natural process of snow melting, typically in spring.
Snowmelt water flows into the river.
When spring comes, the thawing of snow begins.
2
thaw in relations; warming of ties
Metaphorical use describing the easing of tensions or improvement in previously cold relations.
There are signs of a thaw in relations between the two countries.
Usage patterns
- 雪解けが進むthe snowmelt progresses
The snow in the mountains is melting, and the river's water level is rising.
- 〈相手〉との関係に雪解けの兆しが見えるthere are signs of a thaw in relations with someone/something
Signs of a thaw have begun to appear in relations between the two countries.
- 雪解けの時期the season/time of the snowmelt
When the snowmelt season comes, the roads tend to get muddy.
- 雪解けムードが広がるa mood of détente spreads
After the summit, a mood of détente spread between the two countries.