Snow, snowfall in Japanese 🇯🇵

ゆき info.

Tips to remember the Japanese word:
– Think of "yuki" as the journey you are bound for, snow(ry) adventure awaiting.
– Imagine a train with a sign "yuki" taking you to your destination, reminding you it's going somewhere.

Explanations:
– ゆき (yuki) directly translates to "bound for" or "going to." It's often used in the context of destinations, especially in transportation like trains and buses.

Other words that mean the same thing:
– 行き (いき, iki): Another way to write the kanji giving the same meaning.

Alternate meanings (including slang):
– ゆき (yuki) can also mean "snow" when written as 雪, though this kanji is different from the destination-related use.

Examples of sentences that use it:
1. 次の電車は新宿行きです。
– Tsugi no densha wa Shinjuku yuki desu.
– The next train is bound for Shinjuku.

2. このバスは成田空港行きですか？
– Kono basu wa Narita Kuukou yuki desu ka?
– Is this bus bound for Narita Airport?

3. 東京ゆきの新幹線に乗りましょう。
– Toukyou yuki no shinkansen ni norimashou.
– Let's take the bullet train bound for Tokyo.

4. 彼は名古屋行きの切符を買いました。
– Kare wa Nagoya yuki no kippu o kaimaa.
– He bought a ticket for Nagoya.

By remembering the sound "yuki" and associating it with the notion of travel or destination, you can often recall its usage in transportation contexts.

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ゆき info.

### Tips to remember the Japanese word "ゆき" (yuki)
– Imagine soft, fluffy snow covering a scene, and associate it with the sound "yuki."
– Think of the popular song "Let it Go" from "Frozen," which features a lot of snow.

### Explanations
– The word "ゆき" (yuki) means snow or snowfall in Japanese.
– The character "雪" represents snow and can often be seen in winter-related contexts.

### Other words that mean the same thing
– 降雪 (こうせつ, kōsetsu): This also means snowfall but is more formal and often used in weather reports.
– 大雪 (おおゆき, ōyuki): Heavy snow or snowstorm.

### Alternate meanings like slang
– "ゆき" (yuki) can also be a common first name for girls in Japan. It means "snow," suggesting purity and beauty.

### Examples of sentences that use "ゆき"
1. 今日はたくさんのゆきが降っています。
– Kyou wa takusan no yuki ga futteimasu.
– It is snowing a lot today.

2. ゆきだるまを作ろう。
– Yukidaruma wo tsukurou.
– Let's make a snowman.

3. 昨日のゆきはとてもきれいだった。
– Kinou no yuki wa totemo kirei datta.
– Yesterday's snow was very beautiful.

4. 冬になると、ゆきが恋しくなる。
– Fuyu ni naru to, yuki ga koishiku naru.
– When winter comes, I start to long for the snow.

5. 北海道のゆきは有名です。
– Hokkaidou no yuki wa yuumei desu.
– The snow in Hokkaido is famous.

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