気象

kishō

noun★Intermediate— weather

general

The state of the atmosphere at a particular time and place, including temperature, humidity, precipitation, and wind conditions.

気象予報士は天気予報を作成します

Meteorologists create weather forecasts.

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The term is commonly used in everyday conversation and meteorological contexts.

Collocations

気象庁Japan Meteorological Agency気象観測weather observation気象衛星weather satellite

Japan Meteorological Agency

weather forecast

Use '天気' for casual conversations and '気象' for formal or technical discussions.

From 気 (ki, meaning 'atmosphere' or 'air') and 象 (shō, meaning 'appearance' or 'phenomenon').

While '天気' (tenki) is more commonly used in everyday conversation, '気象' is more formal and often used in scientific or professional contexts.

気

atmosphere or air

root

象

appearance or phenomenon

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