Translation and Meaning of: 吹雪 - fubuki

A palavra japonesa 「吹雪」 (fubuki) significa "nevasca" ou "tempestade de neve". 「吹」 (fu) significa "soprar" e 「雪」 (yuki) significa "neve". Juntas, elas formam a ideia de "neve soprada", referindo-se a condições climáticas em que a neve é transportada por ventos fortes, criando uma diminuição drástica na visibilidade. Este termo é bastante relevante em países com invernos rigorosos, onde as nevascas são fenômenos meteorológicos comuns.

The etymology of 「吹雪」 has its roots in the common use of the kanji to express activities related to wind and snow. The kanji 「吹」 is also found in other words that contain the idea of air movement, such as 「吹く」 (fuku), which means "to blow." On the other hand, 「雪」 is a kanji widely used in contexts related to snow, appearing in words like 「雪国」 (yukiguni), which describes "snowy countries." The combination of these two visual and verbal ideas forms a powerful expression to capture the essence of a specific and imposing natural phenomenon.

In addition to its use in meteorology, "fubuki" can be found in various areas of Japanese culture, including proper names, literature, and even in anime and manga. Many fictional characters are named "Fubuki" to symbolize characteristics of strength and resilience, associating the overwhelming nature of a snowstorm with impactful and vigorous personalities. Thus, the word "fubuki" transcends weather and becomes a cultural metaphor for an unyielding force.

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Synonyms and similar words

• 吹雪 (fubuki) - blizzard, a strong snowstorm
• 雪嵐 (yukiarashi) - snowstorm, usually associated with strong winds

吹雪

Romaji: fubuki
Kana: ふぶき
Type: noun
L: jlpt-n2

Translation / Meaning: Tempestade de neve

Meaning in English: snow storm

Definition: A climatic phenomenon in which strong winds blow and large amounts of snow fall.

Example Sentences - (吹雪) fubuki

See below some example sentences:

吹雪が降っています。

Fubuki ga futteimasu

It's snowing hard.

There is a snowstorm.

• 吹雪 - Blizzard
• が - subject particle
• 降っています - is falling