寒帯

• Reading: かんたい
• Romaji: kantai
• Kanji breakdown: 寒 (kan/samu) — cold; 帯 (tai/obi) — zone, belt
• Pronunciation: /ka.n.ta.i/

Meaning

Frigid zone. The coldest climatic regions near the North and South Poles.

Refers to the polar climate zones where temperatures remain very low year-round. Often studied alongside 熱帯 and 温帯 as part of the three-zone climate classification. Less commonly used in everyday conversation but standard in geography education.

Examples

1. 寒帯の地域では農業がほとんどできない。 Almost no agriculture is possible in frigid zone regions.
2. 北極や南極の周辺は寒帯に分類される。 The areas around the North and South Poles are classified as frigid zones.
3. 寒帯に住む動物は厚い毛皮を持っている。 Animals living in frigid zones have thick fur.

Usage Guide

Context: geography, science, climate

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

Compound of 寒 (kan, cold) and 帯 (tai, zone/belt). Literally 'cold zone,' describing the frigid climatic belt.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal