also: こち · とうふう · こちかぜ
noun
east wind; spring wind
Refers to a wind blowing from the east. In classical and poetic contexts, it is associated with spring and carries a gentle, warm nuance. The reading こち is especially poetic.
今日は東風が強いので、海は荒れている。
The east wind is strong today, so the sea is rough.
春になると、東風が花の
When spring comes, the east wind carries the scent of flowers.