Japanese word

冬場

Pronunciation

Romajifuyuba

Meaning

  • nounwintertime

Example

冬場は空気が乾燥します。fuyu ba wa kū ki ga kan sō shi ma su

In wintertime, the air is dry.

Illustration for 冬場 (wintertime)

More examples

冬場になると、日が暮れるのが早いです。fuyu ba ni na ru to hi ga ku re ru no ga haya i de su

In wintertime, it gets dark early.

Core concept

冬場 (fuyuba) presents winter as the period when seasonal conditions such as cold and dryness shape daily life.

Common phrases

  • 冬場の寒さfuyu ba no samu sa

    wintertime cold

  • 冬場を乗り切るfuyu ba o no ri ki ru

    get through the wintertime

Similar words

冬季tōki: A formal term for the season characterized by winter weather.
冬期tōki: A designated period during winter, often used in schedules and official contexts.

Definition in Japanese

一年のうち、冬に当たる時期。ichi nen no u chi fuyu ni a ta ru ji ki

Word origin

冬 (fuyu, "winter") + 場 (ba, "time or setting") forms a compound in which 場 marks the period associated with 冬.

Usage tips

  • 冬場 (fuyuba) commonly appears in practical talk about recurring winter conditions, such as dry air, heating, and road safety.

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