Late frost - Banso

Japanese: 晩霜 - ばんそう
Late frost - Banso
〘Noun〙 Frost that occurs in late spring or early summer when the temperature suddenly drops. It usually occurs from mid-April to early May when a high pressure system from the continent passes near Japan. It damages the leaves and buds of newly growing plants, causing damage to crops. Forgetful frost. Parting frost. Final frost. Late frost. [Season: Spring]

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Japanese:
〘名〙 晩春、初夏の頃、気温が急に低下して生ずる霜。ふつう、四月中旬から五月上旬のころ、日本付近を大陸からの移動性高気圧が通過するときにおりる。育ち始めた草木の葉や芽を傷め、作物に被害を与える。忘れ霜。別れ霜。終霜。遅霜(おそじも)。《季・春》

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