JLPT N1

frost; icy

Item 401 of 642 | 17 strokes | Radical: 雨 (rain)

Readings

On'yomiソウ
Kun'yomiしも

Mnemonic

When RAIN freezes on surfaces — the crisp white FROST.

Example Words

霜 (しも) frost
霜柱 (しもばしら) frost columns
霜降り (しもふり) marbling