Snow in Japanese
"snow" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
雪
yuki
Its reading, stroke count, etymology and cultural background.
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snow
Reading: setsu
11 strokes · nature
Where it comes from
Composed of rain and phonetic. Rain becoming white.
What it carries
Snow, snowy scene, white. Represents snow.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for snow?
The most common kanji for "snow" is 雪, read as setsu. It means snow. Related kanji: .
How many strokes does 雪 have?
雪 has 11 strokes.