Japanese

ふゆやすみ
Meaning: winter break; winter vacation; winter holidays
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

冬
休
み

Example sentences

I plan to go skiing with my family during winter break.
冬休みの計画について、あれこれ考えている。
I'm thinking about various things regarding my winter break plans.
私は冬休みに長野へスキーをしに行きました。
I went to Nagano to ski during winter vacation.
彼は冬休みにバックパックを背負って東南アジアを旅行した。
He traveled through Southeast Asia with a backpack during winter break.
冬休みには家族で北海道のスキー場へ行く予定だ。
I plan to go to a ski resort in Hokkaido with my family during the winter break.
冬休みに『クリスマス・キャロル』を読み返した。
During winter break, I reread A Christmas Carol.

Usage Notes

Refers to the period around the New Year when schools and businesses are closed.

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