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雪

雪 — snow

Learn the correct stroke order for 雪 (snow), a 11-stroke kanji.

JLPT N3Grade 211 strokes

Stroke Order

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Stroke 0 / 11
On'yomi (音読み)セツsetsu
Kun'yomi (訓読み)ゆきyuki
Strokes11
Radical雨
Frequency#1131
Meaningssnow

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

Practice writing each stroke in the correct order and direction. Start from the green dot.

Draw stroke 1 of 11 — start from the green dot

Common Words

降雪こうせつsnowfall; snownoun
初雪はつゆきfirst snow (of the season); first snowfallnoun
新雪しんせつfresh snow; new snownoun
吹雪ふぶきsnow storm; blizzardnoun
積雪せきせつfallen snow; snow covernoun
雪渓せっけいsnowy valleynoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 雪 (snow) is taught in grade 2 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N3 level. It has 11 strokes with radical 雨.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 雪 is #1131, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

降雪こうせつ — snowfall; snow
初雪はつゆき — first snow (of the season); first snowfall
新雪しんせつ — fresh snow; new snow

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 雪 have?

The kanji 雪 (snow) has 11 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 雪?

雪 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 雪 mean?

雪 means: snow. On'yomi readings: セツ. Kun'yomi readings: ゆき.

What JLPT level is 雪?

雪 is a JLPT N3 kanji. This is an intermediate kanji.