蟄
蟄
hibernation of insects
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チツチュウ
Kun
ちっ.するかく.れる
Dictionary
Common Words
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Noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru; Intransitive verb
shutting oneself up in one's house; staying indoors; living in seclusion
2
Historical term
house arrest (Edo-period punishment)
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"awakening of insects" solar term (approx. March 6, the day on which hibernating insects are said to come out of the ground)
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