Translation guide
The snow woman (yuki-onna) is a spirit or yōkai from Japanese folklore, often depicted as a beautiful woman in white who appears during snowstorms. This entry covers how to refer to the folkloric figure, describe her attributes, and use the term in cultural contexts.
Referring to the yōkai known as the snow woman in Japanese folklore.
The standard Japanese term for the snow woman yōkai. Used in folklore, literature, and popular culture.
雪女は雪の夜に現れると言われている。
It is said that the snow woman appears on snowy nights.
昔話に雪女の話がある。
There is a story about the snow woman in old tales.
An alternate, less common term for the snow woman, sometimes used in older texts or regional variations.
その地方では雪女郎の伝説が残っている。
In that region, a legend of the snow woman remains.
Describing a woman who is like a snow woman in appearance or atmosphere, not necessarily the yōkai.
Literally 'a woman like snow', used to describe a woman with a cold, pure, or ethereal beauty reminiscent of the snow woman.
彼女は雪のような女性で、近寄りがたい雰囲気がある。
She is a woman like snow, with an unapproachable atmosphere.
Directly comparing a person to the yōkai, implying a mysterious, cold, or beautiful woman.
彼女の冷たい美しさは雪女のようだ。
Her cold beauty is like that of a snow woman.
Referring to the snow woman as a character in movies, anime, games, etc.
The term is widely used in modern media. Often appears as a character type in Japanese horror, fantasy, and romance genres.
そのアニメに雪女のキャラクターが出てくる。
A snow woman character appears in that anime.
映画『怪談雪女郎』は古典的な怪談だ。
The movie 'Kaidan Yukijorō' is a classic ghost story.
The snow woman is a well-known figure in Japanese folklore, often associated with winter, death, and beauty. When using the term, be aware that it carries a specific cultural and supernatural connotation.