Translation of Japanese word "霧" to English
霧
きり
[kiri]
IPA: /kiri/
Meaning
NounA thick cloud that forms near the ground; the obscurity of such a cloud.
How to use
霧 (kiri) — 'fog / mist / spray'. 霧が深い — the fog is thick. 濃霧 (noumu) — dense fog. Fundamental vocabulary item used across formal and informal Japanese speech and writing.
🇬🇧 English
fog / mist
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 霧
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): きり
Romaji Transcription: kiri
Example Sentences
霧が降っています。
きりがふっています。
Fog is falling.
霧が深いです。
きりがふかいです。
The fog is deep.
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Common phrases
- とても霧 (totemo kiri)— very fog / mist
Frequency rank: #785 in Japanese
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What does the Japanese word "霧" mean?▼
The Japanese word "霧" means "fog / mist" in English.
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The word "霧" is read as "きり" (kiri). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "霧が降っています。".
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