Translation of Japanese word "天気" to English
天気
てんき
[tenki]
IPA: /tenki/
Meaning
NounThe short-term state of the atmosphere at a specific time and place, including the temperature, relative humidity, cloud cover, precipitation, wind, etc.
How to use
天気 (tenki) — 'weather'. いい天気 — good weather. 天気予報 (tenki yohou) — weather forecast.
🇬🇧 English
weather
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 天気
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): てんき
Romaji Transcription: tenki
Example Sentences
天気はいいです。
てんきはいいです。
The weather is good.
天気が悪いです。
てんきがわるいです。
The weather is bad.
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Common phrases
- 天気予報— weather forecast
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Frequency rank: #792 in Japanese
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What does the Japanese word "天気" mean?▼
The Japanese word "天気" means "weather" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "天気"?▼
The word "天気" is read as "てんき" (tenki). 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: "Refers to the state of the sky.".
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