Translation guide
In Japanese, describing dry weather involves specific terms for clear, rainless conditions, often with nuances of humidity or seasonal context. The most common expressions are 晴天 (seiten) for fine weather and 乾燥した天気 (kansō shita tenki) for dry air, but natural usage depends on what aspect of 'dry' you mean.
To describe a day or period with no precipitation, sunny or clear skies.
Standard term for fine, clear weather. Often used in forecasts and formal contexts.
Tomorrow will be fine weather.
Everyday word for sunny or clear weather. Very common in casual speech.
It's sunny today.
Good weather, often implying pleasant, dry conditions. Slightly formal.
We were blessed with good weather.
Literally 'Japan clear sky', used for a brilliantly clear, dry day. Poetic or emphatic.
It's a gloriously clear day today.
To describe weather with low moisture content, often causing dry skin or static electricity.
Direct translation for 'dry weather' focusing on aridity. Common in weather reports.
Dry weather continues.
Phrase meaning 'the air is dry'. More natural than a noun phrase in conversation.
Official 'dry weather advisory' issued when humidity is very low and fire risk is high.
To describe an extended period without rain, often with negative connotations for agriculture.
Dry spell or drought, emphasizing lack of rain and strong sun. Common in farming contexts.
The dry weather continued and the crops withered.
Formal term for drought. Used in news and official reports.
Low rainfall, often used in meteorological contexts. Not as strong as drought.
To refer to the dry season in regions with distinct wet and dry periods.
Standard term for dry season, opposite of 雨季 (rainy season).
During the dry season, it hardly rains.
The phrase 'dry weather' is often translated as 乾燥した天気, but in many contexts, Japanese speakers prefer to describe the condition (e.g., 空気が乾燥している) or use a more specific term like 晴天 for clear skies. Using 乾燥した天気 for a sunny day can sound unnatural.
晴天 is more formal and often used in writing or forecasts. 晴れ is the everyday word for sunny weather. Both imply lack of rain, but 晴天 can emphasize the clarity of the sky.
The air is dry, so my skin feels rough.
A dry weather advisory is in effect.
この地域は干ばつに見舞われている。
This region is suffering from drought.
今年は少雨で水不足が心配だ。
This year's low rainfall raises concerns about water shortages.