冬至
とうじ winter solstice
Why it means this
至 here means reaching the furthest point, so 冬至 is the day winter reaches its extreme — the shortest day.
Breakdown
Each character links to its full entry — origin story, stroke order, and readings.
とうじ winter solstice
至 here means reaching the furthest point, so 冬至 is the day winter reaches its extreme — the shortest day.
Each character links to its full entry — origin story, stroke order, and readings.