Related words 雪 is the everyday native Japanese word for snow, while スノー is a katakana term mainly used in compounds and commercial or leisure contexts.
降雪 is a formal, technical term for snowfall used in weather reports, whereas スノー is a casual katakana word often seen in product names and sports terms.
Word family· 29 snowboard; snowboarding
snow white
snowman
snow globe
snowboarder
Show 10 more Show fewer snow gun; snow cannon
corn snow
snowkiting
snowshoes · Snowshoe (cat breed)
snow tire
hand-held snow shovel; snow scoop
video noise; snow
snow boots
snowplow (vehicle attachment)
plastic toboggan; snow boat
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Written forms スノー Usage 78%
Standard katakana spelling; no kanji form is given; this reading has high priority.
スノウ Usage 22%
Alternate katakana spelling. It is less standard than スノー and may feel stylized or name-like.
Etymology A katakana term corresponding to 'snow'; no borrowing language is specified.
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