Japanese word

強風

Pronunciation

Romajikyōfū

Meaning

  • nounstrong wind

Example

強風のため、船が出ません。kyō fū no ta me fune ga de ma se n

The boat will not leave because of strong winds.

Illustration for 強風 (strong wind)

More examples

強風の日は、自転車に乗らないようにしています。kyō fū no hi wa ji ten sha ni no ra na i yō ni shi te i ma su

On days with strong winds, I avoid riding my bicycle.

Core concept

It describes wind whose force is strong enough to change how people, vehicles, or objects can move.

Common phrases

  • 強風注意報kyō fū chū i hō

    strong wind advisory

  • 強風で飛ばされるkyō fū de to ba sa re ru

    be blown away by strong winds

  • 強風対策kyō fū tai saku

    strong wind precautions

Similar words

暴風bōfū: A violent wind associated with storm conditions and possible damage.
突風toppū: A sudden, powerful burst of wind that begins and ends quickly.
烈風reppū: A very strong wind described in formal or literary language.

Definition in Japanese

勢いの強い風が吹くこと。ikio i no tsuyo i kaze ga fu ku ko to

Word origin

強風 (kyōfū, "strong wind") is a Sino-Japanese compound of 強 (kyō, "strong") and 風 (fū, "wind").

Usage tips

  • Japanese transport notices use 強風 (kyōfū) when wind conditions may disrupt ferry services or other travel.

Other meanings

  • galenoun

Opposites

  • 無風mufūcalmnoun

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