Japanese word

快晴

Pronunciation

Romajikaisei

Meaning

  • nounclear weather

Example

今日は一日中快晴でした。kyō wa ichinichijū kai sei de shi ta

It was clear all day today.

Illustration for 快晴 (clear weather)

More examples

天気予報では、明日は快晴になるそうです。ten ki yo hō de wa asu wa kai sei ni na ru sō de su

According to the weather forecast, it will be clear tomorrow.

Core concept

Describes a bright sky that is open and nearly free of clouds.

Common phrases

  • 快晴が続くkai sei ga tsuzu ku

    clear weather continues

  • 快晴に恵まれるkai sei ni megu ma re ru

    enjoy clear weather

Similar words

晴天seiten: Fine weather with a clear sky and little or no cloud.
晴れhare: Weather without rain, often with some clouds.
日本晴れnihonhare: Exceptionally fine weather with an almost cloudless sky.

Definition in Japanese

雲がほとんどなく、空がすっきりと晴れ渡っている天候。kumo ga ho to n do na ku sora ga su kki ri to ha re wata tte i ru ten kō

Word origin

The compound 快晴 (kaisei) combines 快 (kai, "pleasant") and 晴 (sei, "clear weather").

Usage tips

  • In everyday weather talk, Japanese 快晴 (kaisei) is stronger than English clear weather because it suggests especially cloudless conditions.

Opposites

  • 悪天候akutenkōbad weathernoun

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