霜
しも
shimo
JLPT N117 strokesKanjiLevel 80 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
霜 is the kanji for "Frost". A common reading is しも (shimo). You can also practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Frost
Also : Hoarfrost
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Readings
kunしも/ shimoonそう/ sou
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
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Stroke Order
17 strokes
Radicals
雨相
Example Sentences
霜が降りて、庭が白くなった。
しもがおりて、にわがしろくなった。
Frost has fallen, turning the garden white.
霜が降りると、作物に影響が出る。
しもがおりると、さくもつにえいきょうがでる。
When frost falls, it affects the crops.
Vocabulary using 霜
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + に際して～に際して (ni saishite) - On the occasion of
- [Noun] + をもとに(して)～をもとに (wo moto ni) - Based on
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + にあたって～にあたって (ni atatte) - When doing; Upon
- [Verb/Adjective/Noun] + にしろ/にせよ～にしろ／にせよ (ni shiro/ni seyo) - Even if; Regardless of
- [Noun] + をめぐって～をめぐって (wo megutte) - Concerning; Over; Surrounding
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
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