東風

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 東風 is read as ひがしかぜ and means “east wind”.
• Basic usage: It describes a damp east wind beginning in the afternoon and carrying a harbor whistle.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• 東風が吹く / 東風に乗って
  • Use 東風が吹く for the wind arising and 東風に乗って when something is carried on it.