雪
雪
11 strokes
Frequency: 1131
JLPT N2
Grade 2
Meanings
snow
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
セツ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ゆき
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
せっ
ぶき
Common Words
1
snow storm; blizzard
Examples
吹雪はまる一週間荒れ狂った。
The snowstorm raged for a full week.
1
avalanche; snowslide
Examples
雪崩で道路がふさがった。
The road was blocked by an avalanche.
1
to rush into; to surge into; to crowd into
Examples
興奮した観客はコンサートホールになだれこんだ。
The excited audience ran into the concert hall.
1
snowy mountain; permanently snow-covered mountain
Examples
彼は部下と馬を引き連れ雪山を越え暑い谷へといった。
He led his men and horses over snowy mountains and down into hot valleys.
2
pile of snow
1
heavy snow; heavy snowfall
Examples
広い地域にわたって大雪が降った。
There was heavy snow over a large area.
2
たいせつ only
"major snow" solar term (approx. Dec. 7)
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