English–Japanese

“avalanche” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajinadare

Example

雪崩で道路が通れなくなりました。nadare de dō ro ga tō re na ku na ri ma shi ta

The road became impassable because of an avalanche.

Illustration for 雪崩 (avalanche)

How to say “avalanche” in Japanese

“Avalanche” in Japanese is 雪崩 (nadare).

A large mass of snow suddenly slides down a mountain slope, often covering whatever lies below.

Full entry for 雪崩: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 雪崩

この地域では、冬の間は雪崩の危険が高まります。ko no chi iki de wa fuyu no aida wa nadare no ki ken ga taka ma ri ma su

In this area, the risk of avalanches increases during winter.

Tips for using 雪崩

  • In English, avalanche also describes a sudden overwhelming amount, as in an avalanche of messages or questions.

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