🇯🇵 How to say

“wind” in Japanese

風かぜ
Illustration of "wind" in a Japanese cultural setting
A windy day at the beach, with sand swirling gently and colorful kites dancing high in the sky. The trees nearby sway softly, their leaves rustling as the breeze passes through.

Usage note

かぜ is a common word for wind in everyday weather conversations and can be gentle or strong, often used to describe natural breezes or storms.

Examples

  • 今日は風が強いです。

    The wind is strong today.

  • 窓から風が入ります。

    The wind comes in from the window.

  • 風が気持ちいいですね。

    The wind feels nice, doesn't it?

Quick check

What does "風" mean?

  • A. wind
  • B. stone
  • C. shellfish
  • D. cow

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