Meaning

Primary

Winter

Word Type

noun

Explanation

The kanji and the word are exactly the same. That means they share meanings as well.

Reading

ふゆ
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

The reading for this word is the same as the kun'yomi reading you learned for the kanji, meaning you should know both!

Context

Patterns of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 冬の山

    mountains in winter

    冬の日本

    Japan in winter

    冬のボーナス

    a winter bonus

Context Sentences

冬はコートとジャケットをきます。

I wear coats and jackets in winter.

冬のニューヨークは、どうですか?

What's New York like in the winter?

日本のニ月は冬ですよ。

February in Japan is winter.

Kanji Composition