Japanese Conversation · Level 55
75 words
Japanese word
気候
Pronunciation
Romajikikō
Meaning
- nounclimate
Example
この地域の気候は温暖です。ko no chi iki no ki kō wa on dan de su
The climate in this area is mild.
More examples
山の近くでは、季節によって気候が大きく変わります。yama no chika ku de wa ki setsu ni yo tte ki kō ga ō ki ku ka wa ri ma su
Near the mountains, the climate changes greatly depending on the season.
Core concept
Describes the long-term pattern of temperature, rainfall, and other weather conditions in a place.
Common phrases
気候変動ki kō hen dō
climate change
気候変動の影響ki kō hen dō no ei kyō
effects of climate change
気候変動対策ki kō hen dō tai saku
climate change measures
Similar words
天気tenki: The condition of the atmosphere at a particular time or on a particular day.
Definition in Japanese
ある地域で長期間にわたって現れる、気温や雨量などの気象の傾向。a ru chi iki de chō ki kan ni wa ta tte arawa re ru ki on ya u ryō na do no ki shō no kei kō
Word origin
気候 (kikō) combines 気 (ki, "air") and 候 (kō, "seasonal conditions"), forming a word for the regular weather pattern of a place.
Usage tips
- English distinguishes climate from weather because climate describes long-term patterns, while weather describes conditions at a particular time.