“Snow” in Japanese is 雪 (ゆき), pronounced yuki.
Pronunciation
The word has 2 beats (morae), each about the same length. Tap a syllable to hear it, or play the whole word:
How to use it
Snow. Also a popular girl’s name. Snow “falls” like rain: 雪が降る.
Example sentences
- 雪が降りました。ゆきがふりました。It snowed.
- 北海道は雪が多いです。ほっかいどうはゆきがおおいです。Hokkaido gets a lot of snow.
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FAQ
How do you say snow in Japanese?
Snow in Japanese is 雪 (ゆき), pronounced “yuki”.
How do you write snow in Japanese?
It's written 雪 with kanji, or ゆき in hiragana. Both are read yuki.
Is 雪 on the JLPT?
Yes. 雪 (yuki) is a common word at JLPT N5 level, so it's worth learning early.