The Japanese word for snow is yuki and snowfall is kōsetsu. Find a list of more snow-related words with their Japanese translations.
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| Romanji | Kanji | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Snow ゆき | Yuki | 雪 | |
| Snowfall こうせつ | Kōsetsu | 降雪 | |
| Fresh snow しんせつ | Shinsetsu | 新雪 | |
| Light snow こゆき | Koyuki | 小雪 | |
| Heavy snow おおゆき | Taisetsu | 大雪 |
Interesting facts about snow in Japan
The snowy season in Japan starts from mid-December and lasts up until early April. Cities like Tokyo, Osaka and Kyoto typically experience very little snow but the northernmost prefecture – Hokkaido – is a winter wonderland. Not only is it home to the yearly Sapporo snow festival but its also where you will find most of the ski resorts.