花冷(はなび)え

はなびえ
noun
late spring cold snap (during cherry blossom season)
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1. late spring cold snap; cold spell during cherry blossom season
a temporary return of cold weather that occurs in late March to early April when cherry blossoms are blooming
今日(きょう)は花冷(はなび)えで寒(さむ)い。
It's cold today due to the late spring cold snap.
花見(はなみ)に行(い)ったが、花冷(はなび)えで早(はや)く帰(かえ)った。
We went cherry blossom viewing but came home early due to the cold snap.
花冷(はなび)えの季節(きせつ)は上着(うわぎ)を持(も)っていったほうがいい。
You should bring a jacket during the late spring cold spell.

Etymology

  • 花(はな) (flower - refers to cherry blossoms)
  • 冷(び)え (cold, chill)

Cultural note

Typically late March to early April, during 桜(さくら)の季節(きせつ) (cherry blossom season). It is a spring seasonal word (季語(きご)) in haiku.

Related words

Related Words

Related: 桜前線(さくらぜんせん) (cherry blossom front)
Related: 花見(はなみ) (cherry blossom viewing)
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Added 2026.1.27 9:58 · Revised 2026.10.13 3:41
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