Translation guide
Describes the state of the weather at a given time or place. In Japanese, this is commonly expressed with words like 天気 (tenki) for general weather, 天候 (tenkou) for more formal or long-term conditions, or 気象 (kishou) for meteorological contexts.
What's the weather like?
weather conditions (formal/technical)
Use in reports or forecasts.
To talk about the weather in casual or daily conversation.
The most common word for 'weather.' Used in everyday speech to ask about or describe the weather.
It's nice weather today, isn't it?
What's the weather like tomorrow?
A more formal term for 'weather,' often used in news reports or written contexts. Can imply weather over a period of time.
To refer to weather conditions in a scientific, technical, or formal report.
Refers to meteorological phenomena or weather conditions in a scientific sense. Used in terms like 気象庁 (Japan Meteorological Agency).
Weather conditions are worsening.
A more specific term for 'weather situation/conditions,' often used in forecasts or reports.
To use 'weather' as a general topic, often with adjectives like good/bad.
天気 is everyday 'weather.' 天候 is more formal and often refers to weather over a period. 気象 is technical, used in meteorology. For daily conversation, stick with 天気.
Did you see the weather forecast?
天候が回復しました。
The weather has improved.
Due to weather conditions, flights may be delayed.
Since the weather is bad, I'm staying home.