豪雪(ごうせつ)

ごうせつ
noun
heavy snowfall; blizzard conditions
1. heavy snowfall; extreme snow; blizzard-level snow
An exceptionally large amount of snowfall, significantly beyond normal levels. Used in weather reports and when describing regions or events affected by extreme snow.
今年(ことし)は豪雪(ごうせつ)で大変(たいへん)だった。
This year was terrible because of the heavy snowfall.
豪雪(ごうせつ)地帯(ちたい)では屋根(やね)の雪下(ゆきお)ろしが欠(か)かせない。
In heavy-snow regions, clearing snow off roofs is essential.
記録的(きろくてき)な豪雪(ごうせつ)により、交通機関(こうつうきかん)が数日間(すうじつかん)麻痺(まひ)した。
Record-breaking heavy snow paralyzed transportation for several days.

USAGE:
Frequently appears in weather reports and news. Japan has officially designated 豪雪(ごうせつ)地帯(ちたい) (heavy-snow zones), particularly along the Sea of Japan coast, where annual snowfall is exceptionally high.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 豪雪(ごうせつ)地帯(ちたい) (heavy-snow zone/region)
  • 豪雪(ごうせつ)被害(ひがい) (damage from heavy snow)
  • 記録的(きろくてき)な豪雪(ごうせつ) (record-breaking snowfall)
  • 豪雪(ごうせつ)に見舞(みま)われる (to be hit by heavy snow)

SIMILAR WORDS:

  • 大雪(おおゆき): heavy snow — more everyday term for a lot of snow
  • 吹雪(ふぶき): blizzard — specifically snow with strong wind
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Added 2026.3.20 22:47
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