Mastering Japanese Kanji Volume 1

雪 • On: セツ (setsu). Kun: ゆき (yuki).

• Core Meaning: Snow.

• This combines rain ( 雨 ) with “a broom,” for snow is something that sweeps in and cleanses the earth, eliminating filth. (This kanji comes from pre-industrialization!)

• 雪白 ( せっぱく、 seppaku): Snow + White = Snow White, pure, immaculate.