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“wind” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajikaze

Example

今日は風が強いです。kyō wa kaze ga tsuyo i de su

The wind is strong today.

Illustration for 風 (wind)

How to say “wind” in Japanese

“Wind” in Japanese is 風 (kaze).

Describes air moving in a particular direction, from a gentle breeze to a strong current.

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

Example sentences with 風

風が吹くと、木の葉が揺れます。kaze ga fu ku to ko no ha ga yu re ma su

When the wind blows, the leaves move.

海の近くでは、さわやかな風を感じます。umi no chika ku de wa sa wa ya ka na kaze o kan ji ma su

Near the sea, I can feel a refreshing breeze.

Tips for using 風

  • Japanese 風 (kaze, "wind") and 風邪 (kaze, "cold") have the same pronunciation but different kanji and meanings.

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