English–Japanese
“frost” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajishimo
Example
寒い朝は霜が降ります。samu i asa wa shimo ga fu ri ma su
Frost forms on cold mornings.
How to say “frost” in Japanese
“Frost” in Japanese is 霜 (shimo).
Refers to the delicate frozen covering that appears on surfaces during sufficiently cold weather.
Example sentences with 霜
畑の野菜を霜から守ります。hatake no ya sai o shimo ka ra mamo ri ma su
I protect the vegetables in the field from frost.
Tips for using 霜
- Frost is also used in English weather reports for conditions that can harm crops, which gives the word a practical meaning beyond its white appearance.