English–Japanese

“typhoon” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajitaifū

Example

台風が来ます。tai fū ga ki ma su

A typhoon is coming.

Illustration for 台風 (typhoon)

How to say “typhoon” in Japanese

“Typhoon” in Japanese is 台風 (taifū).

Refers to a large tropical storm that moves with a powerful circular wind system and can cause heavy rain.

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

Example sentences with 台風

台風が近づいたので、外に出ません。tai fū ga chika zu i ta no de soto ni de ma se n

Since a typhoon is approaching, I will not go outside.

Tips for using 台風

  • Typhoons most often affect Japan from summer through autumn, although storms can occur in other months.

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