Japanese

たいふう
Meaning: typhoon
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

台
風

Example sentences

A typhoon is approaching Japan.
台風によって堤防が破壊された。
The levee was destroyed by the typhoon.
台風が近づくにつれて、風の勢いが増してきた。
As the typhoon approached, the force of the wind increased.
台風の進路が予想から外れた。
The typhoon's path deviated from the forecast.
台風による被害は甚大だった。
The damage caused by the typhoon was enormous.
台風の被害額は1億円に上った。
The damage from the typhoon amounted to 100 million yen.
台風で建物が大きなダメージを受けた。
The building suffered major damage in the typhoon.
台風の威力は想像を超えていた。
The power of the typhoon exceeded all expectations.
台風の影響で、電車の運転を見合わせている。
Train operations are being suspended due to the typhoon.
台風が九州に接近している。
A typhoon is approaching Kyushu.

Usage Notes

A tropical cyclone in the Western Pacific region.

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