雪国
Meanings
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snow country; snowy region
Refers to areas that receive heavy snowfall, often evoking traditional rural life in deep snow. Commonly associated with Japan's Sea of Japan side.
Niigata Prefecture is known as snow country.
Life in snowy regions is tough in winter.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉は雪国出身だsomeone is from a snowy region
She's from snow country, so she's used to snow.
- 雪国で育つto grow up in a snowy region
He grew up in snow country, so he's good at driving on snowy roads.