# Yuki

CEFR C2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/yuki
Updated: 2026-08-15

## Definition

the Japanese word for snow. You might see this used in English when people talk about Japanese culture, names, or specific types of winter weather in Japan.

For teachers: the Japanese term for snow, occasionally appearing in English-language contexts related to Japanese aesthetics, literature, or meteorology.

## Examples

- The artist named her painting 'Yuki' because it featured a winter scene.
- Skiers often travel to Hokkaido to experience the famous 'Japow' or deep yuki that falls during the winter months.
- In Japanese folklore, the Yuki-onna is a spirit who appears during snowstorms, embodying both the ethereal beauty and the lethal cold of the winter season.

## Usage notes

- Usually treated as a loanword or proper name; often remains unitalicized in specialized travel or cultural writing.

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