粉雪(こなゆき)

こなゆき
noun
powder snow, fine snow
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.

WORD FORMATION:
粉(こな) (powder) + 雪(ゆき) (snow).

SIMILAR WORDS:

  • 牡丹雪(ぼたんゆき): large flake snow (wet, heavy)
  • 吹雪(ふぶき): blizzard, snowstorm
  • 初雪(はつゆき): first snow of the season

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 粉雪(こなゆき)が舞(ま)う: powder snow flutters
  • 粉雪(こなゆき)が降(ふ)る: powder snow falls
  • さらさらの粉雪(こなゆき): fine, dry powder snow
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Added 2026.2.27 14:44
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