英語 English:Solar term
日語 Japanese:二十四節気 (にじゅうしせっき)
定義 Definition:Solar 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 Synonym:Seasonal 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 Meaning:Solar 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 | En | Kigo | Date |
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立春 | Spring Stand | Spring | Feb 3/4th |
雨水 | Water Rain | Spring | Feb 19th |
啓蟄 | Awaken Insect | Spring | Mar 5th |
春分 | Vernal Equinox | Spring | Mar 21st |
清明 | Clear Bright | Spring | Apr 4th |
穀雨 | Grain Rain | Spring | Apr 19th |
立夏 | Summer Stand | Summer | May 5th |
小満 | Handy Charge | Summer | May 20st |
芒種 | Grain Throw | Summer | Jun 5th |
夏至 | Summer Solstice | Summer | Jun 21st |
小暑 | Heat Minor | Summer | Jul 6th |
大暑 | Heat Major | Summer | Jul 22rd |
立秋 | Autumn Stand | Autumn | Aug 7th |
処暑 | Heat Remain | Autumn | Aug 22rd |
白露 | White Dew | Autumn | Sep 7th |
秋分 | Autumnal Equinox | Autumn | Sep 22rd |
寒露 | Cold Dew | Autumn | Oct 8th |
霜降 | Frost Descent | Autumn | Oct 23rd |
立冬 | Winter Stand | Winter | Nov 7th |
小雪 | Snow Minor | Winter | Nov 22nd |
大雪 | Snow Major | Winter | Dec 7th |
冬至 | Winter Solstice | Winter | Dec 21nd |
小寒 | Cold Minor | Winter | Jan 5th |
大寒 | Cold Major | Winter | Jan 20/21nd |