Japanese

ふゆ
Meaning: winter
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

冬

Example sentences

Japanese winter is very cold.
冬が近づくと、日が短くなる。
As winter approaches, the days get shorter.
冬が去って春が来た。
Winter has gone and spring has come.
冬が終わり、街にようやく春が訪れた。
Winter ended, and spring finally visited the town.
冬は肌が乾燥しやすいです。
Skin tends to get dry in winter.
冬は南の国へ旅行に行きたいです。
I want to travel to a southern country in winter.
日本の冬の味覚というと、やはり蟹ですね。
Speaking of Japanese winter delicacies, it has to be crab.
この地域では冬にたくさんの雪が降ります。
In this region, a lot of snow falls in winter.
厳しい冬を生き残るために備える。
Prepare to survive the harsh winter.
冬に備えて十分な食料を用意する必要がある。
It is necessary to prepare enough food in preparation for winter.

Usage Notes

One of the four seasons, typically characterized by the coldest weather of the year.

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