気候 (きこう) Japanese meaning | Kotomora気候変動が世界的な問題になっている。
Climate change has become a global issue.
Usage patterns
気候が〈形容詞〉the climate is (mild/harsh/etc.)
This region has a mild climate.
気候に適応するto adapt to the climate
Animals evolved to adapt to the climate of that region.
気候が変動するthe climate changes/shifts
The climate is changing rapidly across the whole planet.
気候に恵まれるto be blessed with a good climate
This country is blessed with a mild climate all year round.
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天候 refers to short-term, day-to-day weather conditions, while 気候 refers to the long-term climate of a region.
紀行 (a travelogue) and 気候 (climate/weather) are pronounced identically but refer to completely unrelated concepts.
微気候
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climatic zone
arid climate
climate crisis
climatologist
climate sensitivity
