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Solar Terms 24 Names of Seasons


英語 EnglishSolar term 
日語 Japanese二十四節気 (にじゅうしせっき) 
定義 DefinitionSolar Terms (二十四節気) are twenty-four periods in a year. Each Solar Term is spaced 15° apart along the ecliptic (黄道).
類義 SynonymSeasonal calendar Twenty-four seasons
教材 Learning materials
Solar Terms Q PDF Download
Solar Terms A PDF Download
Solar Terms Ja-Kanji-Kana-En PDF Download
Ecliptic and Seasons Q PDF Download
Ecliptic and Seasons A PDF Download
意味 MeaningSolar terms are widely accepted in kanji cultural sphere (漢字文化圏) to synchronize oneself with the coming season. Solar terms date back to ancient Chinese thoughts.
Data 二十四節気 Solar terms 24

節気EnKigoDate
立春Spring StandSpringFeb 3/4th
雨水Water RainSpringFeb 19th
啓蟄Awaken Insect SpringMar 5th
春分Vernal EquinoxSpringMar 21st
清明Clear BrightSpringApr 4th
穀雨Grain RainSpringApr 19th
立夏Summer StandSummerMay 5th
小満Handy ChargeSummerMay 20st
芒種Grain ThrowSummerJun 5th
夏至Summer SolsticeSummerJun 21st
小暑Heat Minor SummerJul 6th
大暑Heat Major SummerJul 22rd
立秋Autumn StandAutumnAug 7th
処暑Heat RemainAutumnAug 22rd
白露White DewAutumnSep 7th
秋分Autumnal EquinoxAutumnSep 22rd
寒露Cold DewAutumnOct 8th
霜降Frost DescentAutumnOct 23rd
立冬Winter StandWinterNov 7th
小雪Snow MinorWinterNov 22nd
大雪Snow MajorWinterDec 7th
冬至Winter SolsticeWinterDec 21nd
小寒Cold MinorWinterJan 5th
大寒Cold MajorWinterJan 20/21nd
(The dates are calculated every year based on the solar position and may vary slightly.)
節気と社会 Solar terms and society
The Japanese government sets several national holidays based on Solar Terms every year such as Vernal equinox day (春分の日) and Autumnal Equinox (秋分の日). The Chinese government sets Lunar New Year(春節) based on Solar Terms every year. Solar Terms are often used along with lunar calendar(太陰暦), especially used by the experts managing natural environments.
節気の継承 Solar terms and heritage
Solar Terms were listed as UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage (無形文化遺産) in 2016.
Solar Terms were inherited as Kigo (季語) in Haiku culture (俳句文化).

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