kogarashi
koh-gah-RAH-shee
The cold, dry wind that strips the last leaves from the trees in late autumn, announcing winter. The first kogarashi of the season is a recognized event — the moment the year turns.
Etymology
Japanese: ko (木, tree) + arashi (嵐, storm), but the compound means "tree-witherer." The wind that finishes autumn.
Notes
A kigo (seasonal word) for early winter.
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