雪: the kanji for snow
雪 is a JLPT N3 kanji that means snow. Below are its readings, 3 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
雪 is written in 11 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
雪 has 2 readings in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 2 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
セツ (setsu)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 除雪じょせつ · josetsu | snow removal |
ゆき (yuki)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 雪ゆき · yuki | snow |
Special readings to learn as whole words
These words use 雪, but their readings do not follow the readings above. The Jōyō Kanji Table lists them as special readings. Learn each one as a whole word.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 吹雪ふぶき · fubuki | snowstorm; blizzard |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 朝から除雪の作業をしている。Asa kara josetsu no sagyō o shite iru.We've been doing snow removal work since morning.
- 今年の初雪は十二月でした。Kotoshi no hatsuyuki wa jūnigatsu deshita.This year's first snow was in December.
- 雪が庭にたくさん積もった。Yuki ga niwa ni takusan tsumotta.A lot of snow piled up in the garden.
- 北海道では冬に吹雪がよくある。Hokkaidō de wa fuyu ni fubuki ga yoku aru.There are often snowstorms in Hokkaido in winter.
- 道路の除雪が進んでいる。Dōro no josetsu ga susunde iru.Snow removal on the roads is progressing.
Questions about 雪
How many strokes does 雪 have?
雪 is written in 11 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 雪?
The on readings are setsu (セツ). The kun readings are yuki (ゆき).
What JLPT level is 雪?
N3. The JLPT does not publish official kanji lists, so this level is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used through 2009.
About the JLPT level
The JLPT does not publish official lists of kanji for each level. The level on this page is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used for the test through 2009. The JLPT states that the current N3 falls between the former Levels 2 and 3.
More JLPT N3 kanji
Nature, food and animals
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Sources
- Jōyō Kanji Table (常用漢字表), Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, 2010: readings and special readings of 雪
- JLPT Frequently Asked Questions, The Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services: how current levels match the former levels
- Stroke order diagrams are based on KanjiVG by Ulrich Apel, used under CC BY-SA 3.0. The diagrams on this page are shared under the same license.