What is the Kanji for 'Snow'? | 雪

If you are wondering what is the Japanese Kanji for 'Snow', you've come to the right place!

The Japanese Kanji for 'Snow' is 雪.

kanji

雪

Meaning

Snow

Reading

kunyomiゆき

yuki

onyomiせつ

setsu

Parts

雨Rain 彐Katakana yo

Example Word

大雪: heavy snow. The Japanese noun '大雪 (おおゆき)' refers to 'heavy snow'. It is used to describe a significant snowfall, often implying that the snow is deep or has caused disruptions. This term is commonly used in weather forecasts or when discussing winter conditions. For example: Heavy snow is expected tomorrow「明日は大雪が予想されています」(あしたはおおゆきがよそうされています). The heavy snow blocked the roads「大雪で道路がふさがれた」(おおゆきでどうろがふさがれた). Note that '大雪' can also be used metaphorically to describe something overwhelming or abundant, though this usage is less common.

Radical

雨

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

338

Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji 雪

If you visually break down this kanji, you can see it is made up of 2 parts:

kanji

雨

Meaning

Rain

radical

彐

Meaning

Katakana yo

Words Using 雪

This kanji is used in 2 words:

word

雪

Meaning

Snow

word

大雪

Meaning

Heavy snow

Kanji Related to 雪 Through the Part 雨

These 8 kanji contain the part 雨 as well.

kanji

雲

Meaning

Cloud

kanji

電

Meaning

Electricity

kanji

需

Meaning

Demand, Need

kanji

震

Meaning

Quake

kanji

霧

Meaning

Mist, Fog

kanji

雰

Meaning

Atmosphere

kanji

漏

Meaning

Leak

kanji

霜

Meaning

Frost

Kanji Related to 雪 Through the Part 彐

These 2 kanji contain the part 彐 as well.

kanji

帰

Meaning

Return

kanji

当

Meaning

Hit, Appropriate

Learn the Kanji 雪

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What does 雪 mean?

雪 means 'Snow'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Second Grade, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N3 exam.

To help you master this kanji, here's an interactive lesson where you'll practice its readings and meanings.