Japanese word

台風

Pronunciation

Romajitaifū

Meaning

  • nountyphoon

Example

台風が来ます。tai fū ga ki ma su

A typhoon is coming.

Illustration for 台風 (typhoon)

More examples

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.

Core concept

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

Common phrases

  • 台風に備えるtai fū ni sona e ru

    prepare for a typhoon

  • 台風の進路tai fū no shin ro

    typhoon track

  • 台風の影響tai fū no ei kyō

    typhoon's effects

Definition in Japanese

熱帯の海上で発生し、強い風や大雨をもたらす大規模な低気圧。net tai no kai jō de has sei shi tsuyo i kaze ya ō ame o mo ta ra su dai ki bo na tei ki atsu

Word origin

The Japanese word 台風 (taifū) developed from the Chinese term 颱風 (táifēng), meaning a typhoon; 台 (tai, "platform") replaces the older 颱 (tai), while 風 (fū, "wind") is retained.

Usage tips

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

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