Japanese word

嵐

Pronunciation

Romajiarashi

Meaning

  • nounstorm

Example

今夜は嵐が来ます。kon ya wa arashi ga ki ma su

A storm is coming tonight.

Illustration for 嵐 (storm)

More examples

嵐で電車が止まっています。arashi de den sha ga to ma tte i ma su

The trains have stopped because of the storm.

Core concept

Centers on a powerful disturbance in the atmosphere that brings forceful winds and often rain.

Common phrases

  • 嵐が来るarashi ga ku ru

    a storm is coming

  • 嵐の前触れarashi no mae bu re

    sign of a storm

Similar words

暴風雨bōfūu: A weather event with very strong winds and heavy rain.

Definition in Japanese

風が激しく吹き、雨などを伴って荒れる天候。kaze ga hage shi ku fu ki ame na do o tomona tte a re ru ten kō

Word origin

嵐 (arashi) is a native Japanese noun with no securely established older etymology, while the written form combines 山 (yama, "mountain") and 風 (kaze, "wind") in a character made in Japan.

Usage tips

  • In English weather reports, storm can include snow or hail as well as rain, so it does not mean rain alone.

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