English–Japanese

“blue sky” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajiaozora

Example

雲が消えて、青空が見えます。kumo ga ki e te ao zora ga mi e ma su

The clouds have disappeared, and I can see the blue sky.

Illustration for 青空 (blue sky)

How to say “blue sky” in Japanese

“Blue sky” in Japanese is 青空 (aozora).

Refers to the blue appearance of the sky, especially when clouds no longer hide it.

Full entry for 青空: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 青空

雨が上がると、青空を見上げて深呼吸します。ame ga a ga ru to ao zora o mi a ge te shin ko kyū shi ma su

When the rain stops, I look up at the blue sky and take a deep breath.

Tips for using 青空

  • The phrase "blue-sky thinking" gives English blue-sky a figurative sense of free imagination, while Japanese 青空 (aozora) remains a concrete description of the sky.

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