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[とう()·()]
touji
noun, no adjective

English Meaning(s) for 冬至

noun, no adjective
  1. winter solstice

Definition and Synonyms for 冬至

Winter Solstice December 22, when the sun is at its southernmost point
Synonyms: 一陽来復, 中夜, 冬至

Meanings for each kanji in 冬至

» winter
» climax; arrive; proceed; reach; attain; result in

Categories 冬至 is a member of

Solstice either of the two times of the year when the sun is at its greatest distance from the celestial equator
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Sample Sentences for 冬至

Kensuke and Touji went out of their way to come to the station.
In Japan, the vernal and autumnal equinoxes are national holidays, but the summer and winter solstices are not.
In Japan, the spring and fall equinoxes are national holidays, but the summer and winter solstices are not.

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