Japanese Conversation · Level 52
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Japanese word
晴れる
Pronunciation
Romajihareru
Meaning
- verbbe sunny, clear up
Example
明日は晴れます。asu wa ha re ma su
It will be sunny tomorrow.
More examples
雨のあとで空が晴れました。ame no a to de sora ga ha re ma shi ta
The sky cleared up after the rain.
天気予報では、明日の午後から晴れるそうです。ten ki yo hō de wa asu no go go ka ra ha re ru sō de su
According to the weather forecast, it will clear up tomorrow afternoon.
Core concept
Describes weather becoming free of rain and clouds, leading to clear or sunny conditions.
Common phrases
雲が晴れるkumo ga ha re ru
the clouds clear
Similar words
晴れ渡るharewataru: The sky or weather becomes clear across a wide area.
晴れ上がるhareagaru: The sky becomes completely clear, often after rain or clouds.
Definition in Japanese
雨がやみ、雲がなくなって、空が明るくなる。ame ga ya mi kumo ga na ku na tte sora ga aka ru ku na ru
Word origin
The modern verb 晴れる (hareru) developed from the older verb 晴る (haru, "to become clear") through the historical form 晴るる (haruru).
Usage tips
- In weather talk, 晴れる (hareru) often describes a change to clear weather, while 晴れている (harete iru) describes the current sunny state.