mountain hare; blue hare; white hare; alpine hare
Refers to the animal Lepus timidus, a hare species found in mountainous and snowy regions. In Japanese contexts, often associated with Hokkaido.
In Hokkaido, you often see mountain hare tracks in winter.
snow rabbit; rabbit made of snow
A traditional winter craft: a small rabbit shape made of snow, often with leaves for ears and red berries for eyes. Associated with children's play and seasonal imagery.
The child made a snow rabbit in the garden.
We use nandina leaves for the snow rabbit's ears.
Full katakana spelling, sometimes used in field guides or for emphasis.