Japanese

てんこう
Meaning: weather, weather conditions
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

天
候

Example sentences

Mountain weather changes easily, so caution is necessary.
今回の旅行は、天候にも恵まれて最高の思い出になった。
This trip was blessed with great weather and became the best memory.
天候不順のため、野菜の価格が上がっている。
The prices of vegetables have risen due to the bad weather.
天候にかかわらず、イベントは開催されます。
The event will be held regardless of the weather.
雪山では、天候が急変することがあるので注意が必要だ
On snowy mountains, weather conditions can change suddenly, so caution is necessary.
今年は天候に恵まれ、米が例年にない豊作となった。
Blessed with good weather, this year's rice harvest was an unprecedented success.
今年は天候が不順だ
The weather is unseasonable this year.

Usage Notes

Refers to the state of the atmosphere over a certain period. It sits between 'tenki' (daily weather) and 'kikou' (long-term climate).

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