Japanese dictionary
How to say "snowy" in Japanese
雪のゆきの · yuki no
"Snowy" in Japanese is 雪の (yuki no), as in 雪の日 (a snowy day). A snowy region is 雪国 (yukiguni).
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Ways to say "snowy" in Japanese
| Japanese | When to use it |
|---|---|
| 雪のゆきの · yuki no | Snowy (describing a day or place). |
| 雪が多いゆきがおおい · yuki ga ōi | Snowy (having a lot of snow). |
| 雪国ゆきぐに · yukiguni | Snow country (snowy region). |
How to use it
Snowy regions on the Sea of Japan side get some of the heaviest snow in the world.
Winter tires are スタッドレスタイヤ (sutaddoresu taiya).
Example sentences
- 雪の日は家にいます。Yuki no hi wa ie ni imasu.I stay home on snowy days.
- 新潟は雪が多いです。Niigata wa yuki ga ōi desu.Niigata is snowy.
- 雪国の冬は長いです。Yukiguni no fuyu wa nagai desu.Winters are long in snow country.
- 雪の道を運転するときは気をつけてください。Yuki no michi o unten suru toki wa ki o tsukete kudasai.Be careful when driving on snowy roads.
- 冬はスタッドレスタイヤが必要です。Fuyu wa sutaddoresu taiya ga hitsuyō desu.You need winter tires in winter.
- 雪の景色がきれいです。Yuki no keshiki ga kirei desu.The snowy scenery is beautiful.
Questions
What is 雪国?
雪国 (yukiguni) means snow country, the heavy-snow regions of Japan such as Niigata and Tohoku on the Sea of Japan side.
Do you need winter tires in Japan?
In snowy regions, yes. Studless winter tires, スタッドレスタイヤ, are standard there in winter.
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