1.
north wind; cold wind blowing from the north
A wind blowing from the north, associated with cold weather, especially in winter. Also used figuratively for harsh or cold treatment.
A concrete weather term that also carries cultural and literary associations. In Japanese, 北風 evokes winter cold and harshness.
Common collocations
Wind directions
Cultural note
The fable of 北風と太陽 (The North Wind and the Sun) is well known in Japan and is often referenced in discussions about persuasion versus force. The north wind represents harshness, while the sun represents warmth and gentleness.