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天気模様 (てんきもよう) Japanese meaning | Kotomora

天てん気き模も様よう

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Meanings

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noun

weather conditions; look of the weather

Refers to the general state or appearance of the weather, often used in forecasts or when describing the sky.

明日あしたの天てん気き模も様ようが気きになる。
I'm curious about tomorrow's weather conditions.
天てん気き模も様ようを見みて、傘かさを持も

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I'll look at the weather and decide whether to take an umbrella.

Kanji

天heavens, sky, imperial
気spirit, mind, air
模imitation, copy, mock
様Esq., way, manner

Similar words

天てん気き
天気 is the general word for 'weather', while 天気模様 emphasizes the appearance or pattern of the weather, often implying a visual assessment.
天てん候こう
天候 is a more formal term for 'weather' or 'climate', often used in official contexts, whereas 天気模様 is more casual and descriptive.

Etymology

Compound of 天気 (weather) and 模様 (pattern, appearance). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the combination naturally describes the visual pattern or state of the weather.