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keichitsu

/keː.tɕi.tsɯ/
noun CEFR B1

Definition

One of the 24 traditional East Asian seasonal divisions, marking when hibernating insects awaken in early spring.

Part of the same 24-division calendar that also includes the spring and autumn equinoxes.

Synonyms

Insects Awaken
Etymology Japanese 啓蟄, from kei- 'to open/awaken' + chitsu 'hibernating creatures.'