冬
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Base noun form. Refers to the season of winter. Used in expressions like 『冬が来る』 (fuyu ga kuru, 'winter comes').
Theme
Two friends, Ken and User, are planning a ski trip and discussing their favorite seasons for winter sports.
冬
ふゆ
winter
Time & DatesSeasons & Periods
Memory Hook
Imagine a snowy winter scene where you say 'Fuyu' (ふゆ) sounds like 'few you'—few people outside in the cold winter! 'Few you' → 冬 (fuyu, 'winter').
Cultural Note
In Japan, winter is associated with snow festivals like the Sapporo Snow Festival, where intricate ice sculptures are displayed. People often enjoy hot foods like 『おでん』 (oden, 'Japanese stew') and 『鍋』 (nabe, 'hot pot') to stay warm.
Forms
Base: 冬Base noun form. Refers to the season of winter. Used in expressions like 『冬が来る』 (fuyu ga kuru, 'winter comes').