雪ゆき仏ぼとけ

noun

snow Buddha figure

A figure of Buddha made of snow, similar to a snowman but shaped like Buddha. Often associated with winter activities in snowy regions, especially by children. Compare with 雪達磨 (ゆきだるま), a snowman.

See also: 雪だるま

• 子こ供どもたちが庭にわで雪ゆき仏ぼとけを作つくった。

  The children made a snow Buddha in the garden.

• 雪ゆき仏ぼとけは雪達磨ゆきだるまと違ちがって、仏ぶつ像ぞうの形かたちをしている。

  Unlike a snowman, a snow Buddha is shaped like a Buddha statue.