On a freezing morning it takes real courage to leave my warm futon. But the sunrise in the crisp winter air was beautiful — finding these small joys is how I enjoy winter mornings.
| 布団 | ふとん | futon, bedding |
| 目が覚める | めがさめる | to wake up |
| 気温 | きおん | temperature |
| 勇気 | ゆうき | courage |
| 澄んだ | すんだ | clear (air, sky) |
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