Quick answer
冬 is the kanji for "Winter". A common reading is ふゆ (fuyu). You can also practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Winter
Also : Midwinter · Cold season · Winter season
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Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Stroke Order
5 strokes
Radicals
Memory Aid
The kanji 冬 represents 'WINTER'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of winter.
On-reading: とう — remember this sound by associating it with winter. Kun-reading: ふゆ.
Example Sentences
冬はスキーをしに行きます。
ふゆはすきーをしにいきます。
In winter I go skiing.
冬になると雪が降ります。
ふゆになるとゆきがふります。
Snow falls when winter comes.
Vocabulary using 冬
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Last updated Jun 18, 2026
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