Translation of Japanese word "気候" to English

気候

Q: What is the definition of the Japanese word "気候"?

The Japanese word "気候" is defined as: "The long-term manifestations of weather and other atmospheric conditions in a given area or country, now usually represented by the statistical summary of its weather conditions during a period long enough to ensure that representative values are obtained (generally 30 years)."

きこう

[kikou]

IPA: /kikō/

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Meaning

Noun

The long-term manifestations of weather and other atmospheric conditions in a given area or country, now usually represented by the statistical summary of its weather conditions during a period long enough to ensure that representative values are obtained (generally 30 years).

Reviewed by the TheLernen language teamDefinition sourced from WiktionaryLast updated: June 16, 2026

How to use

気候 (kikou) — 'climate'. 温暖な気候 — warm climate. 気候変動 (kikou hendou) — climate change.

🇬🇧 English

climate

Usage GuideRefers to the temperature and humidity of the atmosphere.

Pronunciation Guide

Japanese Kanji: 気候
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): きこう
Romaji Transcription: kikou

Example Sentences

気候は寒いです。

きこうはさむいです。

The climate is cold.

気候が変わりました。

きこうがかわりました。

The climate changed.

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Common phrases

気候変動— climate change

This concept in other languages

🇩🇪German:Klima 🇬🇧English:climate 🇪🇸Spanish:clima 🇵🇱Polish:klimat

Frequency rank: #791 in Japanese

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Japanese word "気候" mean?▼

The Japanese word "気候" means "climate" in English.

How do you pronounce the Japanese word "気候"?▼

The word "気候" is read as "きこう" (kikou). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.

Can I see a usage guide or example with "気候"?▼

Yes, here is a practical context/example: "Refers to the temperature and humidity of the atmosphere.".

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