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初冬

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 初冬

ょとう
つふゆ
Adverb
Noun
Freq #46562
1

early winter

2

Obsolete term

tenth month of the lunar calendar

Kanji in this Word

7 strokes
Frequency: 152
JLPT N2
Grade 4

Meanings

first time
beginning

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ショ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
はじ.め
はじ.めて
はつ
はつ-
うい-
-そ.める
-ぞ.め
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
はっ
5 strokes
Frequency: 1090
JLPT N3
Grade 2

Meanings

winter

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
トウ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ふゆ
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