雪の
yuki no
The Japanese word for snowy is 雪の (yuki no).
雪の is used to describe something as being marked by or characterized by snow. If you want to refer specifically to the accumulation of snow in a formal context, the term 積雪 (sekimen) is used instead. If you are talking about the activity of playing in the snow, use the term yukiasobi.
Meaning: marked by snow (adj)
Which one should you use?
雪の is an adjectival phrase used to describe the state or quality of a noun, such as a 雪の夜 (snowy night).
How does it change in a sentence?
雪の functions as an adjectival phrase that modifies nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
yuki no
Did you know?
- The term 雪見 (yukimi) means 'snow viewing', a traditional aesthetic practice similar to 'cherry blossom viewing' where people specifically go to admire the snow.
- In traditional Japanese art, a 'snowy' scene is often depicted using 余白 (yohaku) or 'empty space'. Instead of painting white snow, artists often leave the paper blank to represent the snowy atmosphere.
- The Japanese language uses the term 雪解け (yukidoke) to describe the 'snow-melting' season. Metaphorically, this 'snowy' transition is frequently used in songs and literature to describe a cold relationship finally warming up.
Examples in context
- いずれにしても、この雪のふる宵に、ひとりの老婆が路ばたに坐っていたのは事実である。Anyhow, it's the truth that on this snowy night a lone old woman was sitting on the side of the road.This sentence uses 雪の to describe a snowy night.Tatoeba #910528 by Scott, translation #1240799 by Scott
- 雪の朝はとても静かです。yuki no asa wa totemo shizuka desu.Snowy mornings are very quiet.
Example conversation
Kenta and Yui are looking out the window at the winter scenery.
- 健太 Kenta今日は雪の多い一日になりそうだね。kyou wa yuki no ooi ichinichi ni narisou da ne.It looks like it will be a snowy day today.
- 結衣 Yui本当ですね。外はとても寒そうです。hontou desu ne. soto wa totemo samu sou desu.You're right. It looks very cold outside.
- 健太 Kenta結衣さんは、雪の日は好きですか？yui-san wa, yuki no hi wa suki desu ka?Yui, do you like snowy days?
- 結衣 Yuiはい、景色がとても綺麗だから好きです。hai, keshiki ga totemo kirei dakara suki desu.Yes, I like them because the scenery is so beautiful.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
