Japanese

きおん
Meaning: (atmospheric) temperature
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

気
温

Example sentences

Recently, the changes in temperature have been drastic.
気温が急に下がった。
The temperature dropped suddenly.
気温が徐々に上がってきた。
The temperature has gradually started to rise.
今日の最低気温は五度だった。
Today's minimum temperature was five degrees.
気温がぐっと下がった。
The temperature dropped significantly.
気温が急激に上昇した。
The temperature rose sharply.
最近、気温が急激に下がった。
Recently, the temperature has dropped rapidly.
気温が30度を越した
The temperature exceeded 30 degrees.
気温が急激に降下した。
The temperature dropped sharply.
実際の気温よりも体感温度のほうがずっと低く感じられる。
The perceived temperature feels much lower than the actual temperature.

Usage Notes

Refers specifically to the temperature of the air, usually in a meteorological context. Distinct from body temperature (体温) or water temperature (水温).

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