This is the 5403rd most frequent Japanese word.
winter
"Winter" in Japanese is "fuyu" (冬), referring to the coldest season of the year.
The word '冬' (fuyu) refers here to the general season of winter, expressing a characteristic of it being cold.
冬は寒いですね。
Winter is cold, isn't it?
In this sentence, '冬' (fuyu) is used to denote the current winter season, emphasizing a specific occurrence during it.
この冬は特に雪が多いです。
This winter has an especially high amount of snow.
Here, '冬' (fuyu) is used to describe the time when the season transitions into winter, indicating its effects.