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.
snow woman (yōkai)
The standard term for the folkloric snow woman.
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.
It is said that the snow woman appears on snowy nights.
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.
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.
She is a woman like snow, with an unapproachable atmosphere.
Directly comparing a person to the yōkai, implying a mysterious, cold, or beautiful 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.
A snow woman character appears in that anime.
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.
Her cold beauty is like that of a snow woman.
The movie 'Kaidan Yukijorō' is a classic ghost story.