English–Japanese

“cloud” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajikumo

Example

空に雲が見えます。sora ni kumo ga mi e ma su

I can see a cloud in the sky.

Illustration for 雲 (cloud)

How to say “cloud” in Japanese

“Cloud” in Japanese is 雲 (kumo).

Refers to a visible mass of water droplets or ice particles floating in the sky.

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

Example sentences with 雲

空に大きな雲が浮かんでいます。sora ni ō ki na kumo ga u ka n de i ma su

A big cloud is floating in the sky.

雨の前には、厚い雲が空を覆います。ame no mae ni wa atsu i kumo ga sora o ō i ma su

Before the rain, thick clouds cover the sky.

Tips for using 雲

  • The English word cloud also describes online data storage and services, extending the image of something held above and accessed from below.

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