How to say 'Typhoon' in Japanese | 台風

word

Meaning

Typhoon

Reading

Kanji

台Pedestal, Machine 風Wind, Style

Explanation

The Japanese noun '台風 (たいふう)' refers to a 'typhoon', which is a tropical cyclone occurring in the northwestern Pacific Ocean. This term is specifically used in the context of weather and natural disasters. For example: The typhoon is approaching「台風が近づいている」(たいふうがちかづいている). We should prepare for the typhoon「台風に備えるべきだ」(たいふうにそなえるべきだ). It's important to note that '台風' is a common term in Japan due to the country's geographical location, which makes it prone to such weather phenomena.

Part Of Speech

noun

Kanji JLPT

N4

Kanji Grade

2

Frequency

4984

Composition

kanji

Handwriting