Translation of Japanese word "冬" to English
冬
ふゆ
[fuyu]
IPA: /ɸɯ.jɯ/
Meaning
NounTraditionally the fourth of the four seasons, typically regarded as spanning either the period between the winter solstice to the spring equinox, or the months of December, January, and February in temperate and polar regions of the Northern Hemisphere and the months of June, July, and August in the Southern Hemisphere. It is the time when the sun is lowest in the sky, resulting in short days, and the time of year with the lowest atmospheric temperatures for the region.
How to use
冬 (fuyu) — 'winter'. 冬休み (fuyuyasumi) — winter vacation. 冬景色 — winter scenery.
🇬🇧 English
winter
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 冬
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): ふゆ
Romaji Transcription: fuyu
Example Sentences
冬は雪が降る季節です。
ふゆ は ゆき が ふる きせつ です。
Winter is the season when it snows.
冬は寒い季節です。
ふゆ は さむい きせつ です。
Winter is a cold season.
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Common phrases
- 冬休み— winter break / holidays
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Frequency rank: #543 in Japanese
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "冬" mean?▼
The Japanese word "冬" means "winter" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "冬"?▼
The word "冬" is read as "ふゆ" (fuyu). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "One of the four seasons, between autumn and spring.".
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