Japanese word

日和

Pronunciation

Romajihiyori

Meaning

  • nounfine weather

Example

散歩にはよい日和です。san po ni wa yo i hiyori de su

The weather is fine for a walk.

Illustration for 日和 (fine weather)

More examples

こんな日和には、海辺をゆっくり歩きたいです。ko n na hiyori ni wa umi be o yu kku ri aru ki ta i de su

On a fine day like this, I would like to take a leisurely walk by the sea.

Core concept

Describes weather that is settled and pleasant enough to suit a particular outdoor activity.

Common phrases

  • 春の日和haru no hiyori

    fine spring weather

  • 日和を楽しむhiyori o tano shi mu

    enjoy the fine weather

  • 絶好の行楽日和zek kō no kō raku hiyori

    perfect weather for an outing

Similar words

好天kōten: Weather that is favorable for outdoor plans or activities.
快晴kaisei: Completely clear weather with no clouds.
陽気yōki: Pleasant, warm weather, especially in a mild season.

Definition in Japanese

散歩や行楽などに適した、晴れて穏やかな天候。san po ya kō raku na do ni teki shi ta ha re te oda ya ka na ten kō

Word origin

The native Japanese noun 日和 (hiyori) is written with 日 (hi, "day or sun") and 和 (wa, "harmony or calm"); the exact historical link between this spelling and the reading is uncertain.

Usage tips

  • Unlike a direct equivalent of sunny, 日和 (hiyori) judges weather by whether it suits an activity, so a day can be 日和 for walking without being completely cloudless.

Opposites

  • 悪天候akutenkōbad weathernoun

Related words

  • 日和るhiyoruhedge one's positionverb

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