English–Japanese

“blizzard” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajifubuki

Example

冬の朝、吹雪で道が見えません。fuyu no asa fubuki de michi ga mi e ma se n

I cannot see the road because of the blizzard.

Illustration for 吹雪 (blizzard)

How to say “blizzard” in Japanese

“Blizzard” in Japanese is 吹雪 (fubuki).

Refers to a severe snowstorm in which powerful wind drives the snow through the air and reduces visibility.

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

Example sentences with 吹雪

強い吹雪のため、空港の便が欠航しました。tsuyo i fubuki no ta me kū kō no bin ga kek kō shi ma shi ta

Because of the heavy blizzard, flights at the airport were canceled.

Tips for using 吹雪

  • In Japanese weather reports, 吹雪 (fubuki) often appears in warnings for mountain roads and airports because it can disrupt travel.

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