“Winter” in Japanese is 冬 (ふゆ), pronounced fuyu.
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
Winter: snow, hot springs and New Year.
Example sentences
- 冬は寒いです。ふゆはさむいです。Winter is cold.
- 冬に北海道に行きました。ふゆにほっかいどうにいきました。I went to Hokkaido in winter.
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FAQ
How do you say winter in Japanese?
Winter in Japanese is 冬 (ふゆ), pronounced “fuyu”.
How do you write winter in Japanese?
It's written 冬 with kanji, or ふゆ in hiragana. Both are read fuyu.
Is 冬 on the JLPT?
Yes. 冬 (fuyu) is a common word at JLPT N5 level, so it's worth learning early.