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“snow accumulation” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajisekisetsu

Example

山では冬に積雪が増えます。yama de wa fuyu ni seki setsu ga fu e ma su

Snow accumulation increases in the mountains in winter.

Illustration for 積雪 (snow accumulation)

How to say “snow accumulation” in Japanese

“Snow accumulation” in Japanese is 積雪 (sekisetsu).

Describes snow that has accumulated on a surface, especially the ground, with attention to the covering or its depth.

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

Example sentences with 積雪

この地域では、春になると積雪が急速に減ります。ko no chi iki de wa haru ni na ru to seki setsu ga kyū soku ni he ri ma su

In this area, snow accumulation decreases rapidly in spring.

Tips for using 積雪

  • In Japanese weather reports, 積雪 (sekisetsu) describes snow lying on the ground, whereas 降雪 (kōsetsu) describes snow falling from the sky.

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