JLPT N4 · Japanese kanji
冬 — winter
- Reading
- トウ・ふゆ
- Meaning
- winter
- JLPT level
- N4
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
冬 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N4 level. Its primary reading is トウ・ふゆ and it means winter. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
冬 appears in everyday japanese words such as 冬 (winter) and 冬眠 (hibernation).
Japanese words containing 冬
Frequently asked questions
What does 冬 mean in Japanese?
冬 means winter in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N4 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 冬 read?
冬 is read トウ・ふゆ. Reading it inside real words — 冬 and 冬眠 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 冬 — is it JLPT N4?
Yes. 冬 is on the official JLPT N4 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 冬 in a word?
A common word containing 冬 is 冬 (ふゆ) — "winter". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 冬 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 冬 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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