粉雪

こなゆき

powder snow; fine dry snow

A light layer of powder snow settled on the road in front of the station.

Refers to small, dry, powdery snowflakes, often softer and less wet than heavy snow.

まう

to dance, to flutter, to whirl

Cherry blossom petals are fluttering in the wind.

Can refer to formal dancing or objects moving gracefully in the air.

きせつ

season

I like the season when the cherry blossoms bloom.

Refers to the natural divisions of the year (spring, summer, autumn, winter) or specific periods like 'tourist season'.

topic marker particle

This year, the cherry blossoms bloomed early.

Marks the topic of a sentence - what the sentence is about. Often implies contrast with other possible topics. Written as は but pronounced 'wa'. Differs from が which marks the grammatical subject.

always, all the time, usually

She is always smiling.

Adverb indicating regularity or constancy. Can mean 'always' (every time), 'usually' (most of the time), or 'as usual'. Used to describe habitual actions or constant states. Often paired with verbs in the て-form + いる construction to emphasize ongoing states.

すれちがい

passing each other; misunderstanding; disagreement

A misunderstanding arose between the two, and they ended up breaking up.

Refers to both physical passing and emotional/mental divergence or missing each other.

ひとごみ

crowd (of people); throng

Walking while avoiding the crowds.

Refers to a place where many people are gathered and it is crowded.

particle indicating time, location, target, or indirect object

I plan to meet friends on the weekend.

Multiple uses: marks specific time (when), location of existence (where something is), target/recipient of action (to whom/what), or purpose. Context determines meaning.