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今年の猛暑は記録的なものだった。
This year's heatwave was record-breaking.
an extremely hot period of weather, often dangerous or oppressive
猛暑が続き、電力需要が急増した。
The prolonged heatwave caused a surge in electricity demand.
Often used in weather reports and news to describe severe heat conditions.
猛暑 is often used in formal contexts like weather forecasts and news reports to describe severe heat conditions.
Combination of 猛 (mō, meaning 'fierce' or 'intense') and 暑 (sho, meaning 'heat').
Commonly used in summer months to describe unusually high temperatures that may pose health risks.