Translation of Japanese word "雪" to English
雪
ゆき
[yuki]
IPA: /juki/
Meaning
NounThe partly frozen, crystalline state of water that falls from the atmosphere as precipitation in flakes; also, the falling of such flakes; and the accumulation of them on the ground or on objects as a white layer. An instance of the falling of snow (etymology 1, noun sense 1); a snowfall; also, a snowstorm.
How to use
雪 (yuki) — 'snow'. 雪が降る — snow falls / it snows. 大雪 (ooyuki) — heavy snow. 雪だるま (yukidaruma) — snowman.
🇬🇧 English
snow
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 雪
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): ゆき
Romaji Transcription: yuki
Example Sentences
雪が降っています。
ゆきがふっています。
It is snowing.
雪が深いです。
ゆきがふかいです。
The snow is deep.
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- 雪だるま— snowman
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "雪" mean?▼
The Japanese word "雪" means "snow" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "雪"?▼
The word "雪" is read as "ゆき" (yuki). 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: "A type of water crystal that falls during the winter season.".
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