“Passing the winter” in Japanese
Short answer
Passing the winter in Japanese is “越冬” (ettou). Full meaning: passing the winter, hibernation.
Other ways to say “Passing the winter” in Japanese
冬越し
fuyugoshi wintering, passing the winter
越年
etsunen seeing the old year out, greeting the New Year, passing the winter, hibernation; playing more than the usual 12 rounds in one game
オツネン
otsunen seeing the old year out, greeting the New Year, passing the winter, hibernation; playing more than the usual 12 rounds in one game
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