粉雪(こなゆき)

こなゆき
noun
powder snow, fine snow
nature
1. powder snow, fine dry snow
Very fine, dry snow that resembles powder. It does not clump together and is ideal for skiing. Contrasts with wet, heavy snow.
粉雪(こなゆき)が舞(ま)っている。
Powder snow is fluttering in the air.
北海道(ほっかいどう)の粉雪(こなゆき)は世界的(せかいてき)に有名(ゆうめい)だ。
Hokkaido's powder snow is world-famous.
今朝(けさ)は粉雪(こなゆき)が降(ふ)って、辺(あた)り一面(いちめん)真(ま)っ白(しろ)になった。
Fine snow fell this morning, and the whole area turned pure white.

Usage

Often used in weather descriptions and skiing contexts. Hokkaido is famous for its 粉雪(こなゆき), which attracts skiers from around the world. The word evokes lightness and beauty, and is sometimes used poetically.

Forms

粉(こな) (powder) + 雪(ゆき) (snow).

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Compare: 牡丹雪(ぼたんゆき) (large flake snow)
Compare: 吹雪(ふぶき) (blizzard, snowstorm)
Compare: 初雪(はつゆき) (first snow of the season)
Related: 大雪(おおゆき) (heavy snow)
Compare: 淡雪(あわゆき) (light snow)
Compare: 新雪(しんせつ) (fresh snow)
Compare: 細雪(ささめゆき) (light snowfall)
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Added 2026.2.27 14:44 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01
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