Japanese dictionary
How to say "winter" in Japanese
冬ふゆ · fuyu
"Winter" in Japanese is 冬 (fuyu). Winter vacation is 冬休み (fuyuyasumi).
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Ways to say "winter" in Japanese
| Japanese | When to use it |
|---|---|
| 冬ふゆ · fuyu | Winter. |
| 冬休みふゆやすみ · fuyuyasumi | Winter vacation. |
| 真冬まふゆ · mafuyu | Midwinter. |
How to use it
Winter in Japan varies a lot: heavy snow on the Sea of Japan side, and dry, sunny weather in Tokyo.
Winter traditions include hot pot, 鍋 (nabe), and heated tables, こたつ.
Example sentences
- 冬は寒いです。Fuyu wa samui desu.Winter is cold.
- 冬休みに北海道へ行きます。Fuyuyasumi ni Hokkaidō e ikimasu.I'm going to Hokkaido during winter vacation.
- 冬は鍋料理がおいしいです。Fuyu wa nabe ryōri ga oishii desu.Hot pot dishes are delicious in winter.
- 東京の冬は晴れの日が多いです。Tōkyō no fuyu wa hare no hi ga ōi desu.Tokyo winters have many sunny days.
- 冬になるとスキーに行きます。Fuyu ni naru to sukī ni ikimasu.I go skiing in winter.
- 真冬でも子どもは元気です。Mafuyu demo kodomo wa genki desu.Kids are full of energy even in midwinter.
Kanji in this word
Questions
What is 鍋?
鍋 (nabe) is a hot pot dish cooked at the table, very popular in Japanese winters.
What is winter like in Tokyo?
Tokyo winters are cold and dry with many sunny days. Snow is rare.
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