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冬
冬 (readings: とう, ふゆ; Japanese kanji) means “winter”. It is a Grade 2 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 2 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 冬休み (winter vacation).
What does 冬 mean?
| Kanji | 冬 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | winter |
| Readings | とう, ふゆ |
| Grade | Grade 2 (Easy) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 冬
冬 is read とう or ふゆ depending on the word.
Example words with 冬
| Example | 冬休み (winter vacation) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14