English–Japanese

“fog” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajikiri

Example

朝は霧が濃いです。asa wa kiri ga ko i de su

The fog is thick in the morning.

Illustration for 霧 (fog)

How to say “fog” in Japanese

“Fog” in Japanese is 霧 (kiri).

Refers to a low cloud of fine water droplets that spreads through the air and limits visibility.

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

Example sentences with 霧

霧の中では前の車が見えません。kiri no naka de wa mae no kuruma ga mi e ma se n

You cannot see the car ahead in the fog.

Tips for using 霧

  • In English, a foghorn is a loud warning signal used when thick fog makes visual navigation difficult, linking the word to ships and coastal travel.

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