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frost damage; damage caused by frost
Damage to crops, plants, or agriculture caused by frost or freezing temperatures. A significant concern for farmers, especially during late spring when unexpected frost can destroy new growth.
霜害で作物がやられた。
The crops were ruined by frost damage.
遅霜による霜害に注意が必要だ。
Caution is needed against frost damage from late frost.
茶畑では霜害を防ぐために送風ファンが設置されている。
Wind fans are installed in tea fields to prevent frost damage.
Composed of 霜 (frost) + 害 (damage, harm). Particularly affects 茶 (tea), 果樹 (fruit trees), and 野菜 (vegetables). Common collocations: 霜害を受ける (to suffer frost damage), 霜害を防ぐ (to prevent frost damage), 霜害対策 (frost damage countermeasures). Japanese tea farmers use 防霜ファン (frost prevention fans) installed above their fields. Part of the 〜害 (damage from ~) word family, like 水害 (flood damage) and 風害 (wind damage).