Japanese word

吹雪

Pronunciation

Romajifubuki

Meaning

  • nounblizzard

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)

More examples

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.

Core concept

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

Common phrases

  • 激しい吹雪hage shi i fubuki

    heavy blizzard

  • 吹雪に見舞われるfubuki ni mi ma wa re ru

    be hit by a blizzard

  • 吹雪がやむfubuki ga ya mu

    the blizzard stops

Similar words

雪嵐yukiarashi: A snowstorm in which wind carries snow across a broad area.
暴風雪bōfūsetsu: A snowstorm marked by exceptionally strong winds and heavy snow.

Definition in Japanese

強風によって雪が激しく舞い上がり、周囲が見えにくくなる天候。kyō fū ni yo tte yuki ga hage shi ku ma i a ga ri shū i ga mi e ni ku ku na ru ten kō

Word origin

The native Japanese word 吹雪 (fubuki, "blizzard") is formed from 吹く (fuku, "to blow") and 雪 (yuki, "snow"), describing windblown snow.

Usage tips

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

Related words

  • 吹雪くfubukusnow heavilyverb

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