JLPT N3 · Japanese kanji
雪 — snow
- Reading
- セツ・ゆき
- Meaning
- snow
- JLPT level
- N3
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
雪 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N3 level. Its primary reading is セツ・ゆき and it means snow. 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.
雪 appears in everyday japanese words such as 雪 (snow), 雪崩 (avalanche) and 吹雪 (snow storm).
Japanese words containing 雪
Frequently asked questions
What does 雪 mean in Japanese?
雪 means snow in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N3 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 雪 read?
雪 is read セツ・ゆき. Reading it inside real words — 雪 and 雪崩 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 雪 — is it JLPT N3?
Yes. 雪 is on the official JLPT N3 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 雪 in a word?
A common word containing 雪 is 雪 (ゆき) — "snow". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 雪 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 雪 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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