冬
冬·winter
- On-yomi
- トウ
- Kun-yomi
- ふゆ
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Stroke order
Write it in this order; the numbers mark where each stroke starts.
Common words
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 冬 | ふゆ | winter |
| 冬休み | ふゆやすみ | winter vacation |
| 真冬 | まふゆ | midwinter |
| 冬服 | ふゆふく | winter clothes |
Example sentences
冬は雪がたくさん降ります。
ふゆはゆきがたくさんふります。
It snows a lot in winter.
冬休みに家族と旅行しました。
ふゆやすみにかぞくとりょこうしました。
I traveled with my family during the winter holidays.
Similar-looking kanji
Do not confuse these on the exam.
Common mistakes
- Forgetting the two ice dots at the bottom — they are what make it winter
Memory aid
Picture it
Footsteps stopping above two drops of ice (冫) — everything freezes in winter.
Vocabulary using this kanji
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