酷寒

こっかん

Also written こくかん

Meanings

1. Noun severe cold; intense cold; bitter cold Antonym: 酷暑 (こくしょ).

Kanji

• 酷 harsh. Read as コク.
• 寒 cold. Read as カン.

Example sentences

• 救援機は強風と酷寒に対処しなければならなかった。
  The rescue flight had to reckon with strong winds and freezing temperatures.

Words containing 酷寒

• 酷寒猛暑 (こっかんもうしょ) bitter cold and fierce heat

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