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冬
winter
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Readings
- On’yomi
- トウ
- Kun’yomi
- ふゆ
Example words
冬
ふゆ
winter
冬休み
ふゆやすみ
winter vacation; winter holidays
冬季
とうき
winter season; winter
冬場
ふゆば
wintertime; winter season
Memory aids
Guided learn session →How to remember
Shape
A 5-stroke character meaning "winter" — picture the concept as you trace each stroke.
Components
Remember "winter" (冬) by connecting it to its Irodori vocabulary context.
Anchor word
冬 (ふゆ) — your first meeting with this kanji in Irodori.
Readings
First learned in 冬 (ふゆ) — recall the word to unlock the reading. Kun'yomi: ふゆ — often used in native Japanese words (like 冬). On'yomi: トウ — common in compound words (熟語).