牡丹雪 (ぼたんゆき) Japanese meaning | KotomoraMeanings
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noun
large snowflakes
Refers to big, fluffy snowflakes that fall gently, like peony petals. Often used in poetic or descriptive contexts.
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It feels nice to walk while large snowflakes are dancing in the air.
rust-colored, red, red lead
Similar words
- 粉雪
粉雪 means powdery, fine snow, while 牡丹雪 refers to large, fluffy flakes.
- 綿雪
綿雪 also describes large, soft snowflakes like cotton, but 牡丹雪 specifically evokes the image of peony petals.
Etymology
Compound of 牡丹 (botan, 'peony') and 雪 (yuki, 'snow'), from the resemblance of large, soft snowflakes to peony petals.
