snow woman; snow maiden
A female figure associated with snow, similar to 雪女 (yuki-onna) but often with a younger or more innocent connotation. Used in folklore, stories, and poetic contexts.
See also: 雪女
A beautiful snow maiden appears in that old tale.
Legends of the snow woman remain in regions with heavy snowfall.
Formed from 雪 “snow” and 娘 “young woman or maiden.”