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10 essential Japanese phrases for talking about the weather

Master Japanese weather talk with these 10 essential phrases for everyday conversations.

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The weather is a universal topic, and knowing how to discuss it in Japanese can greatly enhance your interactions. Whether you're making small talk with a shopkeeper, asking a friend about their day, or simply describing the current conditions, these phrases will help you communicate effectively.

What this lesson covers

Core Japanese words for everyday conversation.

English meanings, pronunciation hints, and tap-to-hear audio.

A quick flashcard flow and quiz to make the words stick.

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風が強いですね。

Full vocabulary list

Words 1–10
  • 今日はいい天気ですね。
    kyoh-wah ee-ten-kee dess-neh
    It's nice weather today, isn't it?
  • 今日は暑いですね。
    kyoh-wah ah-tsoo-ee dess-neh
    It's hot today, isn't it?
  • 今日は寒いですね。
    kyoh-wah sah-moo-ee dess-neh
    It's cold today, isn't it?
  • 雨が降っています。
    ah-meh gah foo-tee-mahss
    It's raining.
  • 雪が降っています。
    yoo-kee gah foo-tee-mahss
    It's snowing.
  • 曇っています。
    kuh-moh-tee-mahss
    It's cloudy.
  • 晴れています。
    ha-reh-teh-mahss
    It's sunny.
  • 風が強いですね。
    kah-zeh gah stsoo-yoy dess-neh
    The wind is strong, isn't it?
  • 明日は雨ですか？
    ash-tah ah-meh dess-kah
    Will it rain tomorrow?
  • 台風が近づいています。
    tai-foo goo gah chee-kah-zoo-tee-eh-mahss
    A typhoon is approaching.

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