Japanese dictionary
How to say "weather" in Japanese
天気てんき · tenki
"Weather" in Japanese is 天気 (tenki). The weather forecast is 天気予報 (tenki yohō).
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Ways to say "weather" in Japanese
| Japanese | When to use it |
|---|---|
| 天気てんき · tenki | Weather. |
| 天気予報てんきよほう · tenki yohō | Weather forecast. |
| 天候てんこう · tenkō | Weather (formal). |
How to use it
Talking about the weather is common small talk: いい天気ですね.
In announcements, 天候 (tenkō) is used, as in 悪天候のため (due to bad weather).
Example sentences
- いい天気ですね。Ii tenki desu ne.Nice weather, isn't it?
- 明日の天気はどうですか。Ashita no tenki wa dō desu ka.What's the weather like tomorrow?
- 天気予報では雨です。Tenki yohō de wa ame desu.The forecast says rain.
- 悪天候のため、イベントは中止です。Akutenkō no tame, ibento wa chūshi desu.The event is canceled due to bad weather.
- 天気がよければ、富士山が見えます。Tenki ga yokereba, Fujisan ga miemasu.If the weather is good, you can see Mt. Fuji.
- 今日は天気が悪いです。Kyō wa tenki ga warui desu.The weather is bad today.
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Questions
How do you ask about the weather in Japanese?
Ask 明日の天気はどうですか (ashita no tenki wa dō desu ka).
Is weather a good small talk topic in Japan?
Yes. いい天気ですね and 暑いですね are very common openers.
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