JLPT · Level 108
30 words
Japanese word
雪崩
Pronunciation
Romajinadare
Meaning
- nounavalanche
Example
雪崩で道路が通れなくなりました。nadare de dō ro ga tō re na ku na ri ma shi ta
The road became impassable because of an avalanche.
More examples
この地域では、冬の間は雪崩の危険が高まります。ko no chi iki de wa fuyu no aida wa nadare no ki ken ga taka ma ri ma su
In this area, the risk of avalanches increases during winter.
Core concept
A large mass of snow suddenly slides down a mountain slope, often covering whatever lies below.
Common phrases
雪崩に巻き込まれるnadare ni ma ki ko ma re ru
be caught in an avalanche
雪崩が発生するnadare ga has sei su ru
an avalanche occurs
雪崩の危険nadare no ki ken
avalanche risk
雪崩対策nadare tai saku
avalanche prevention
Definition in Japanese
山の斜面に積もった雪が大きな塊となって一気に崩れ落ちる現象。yama no sha men ni tsu mo tta yuki ga ō ki na katamari to na tte ik ki ni kuzu re o chi ru gen shō
Word origin
The native Japanese noun なだれ (nadare) comes from the continuative form of なだる (nadaru, "to slide down"), referring to a mass in motion.
Usage tips
- In English, avalanche also describes a sudden overwhelming amount, as in an avalanche of messages or questions.
Related words
- 雪崩れるnadareruslideverb