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climate
The long-term weather conditions of a region.
気候 refers to the long-term weather patterns of a region.
CONTRAST WITH WEATHER:
- 気候: climate (long-term patterns)
- 天気: weather (short-term conditions)
COMMON EXPRESSIONS:
- 気候変動: climate change
- 温暖な気候: warm climate
- 寒冷な気候: cold climate
- 熱帯気候: tropical climate
- 乾燥気候: dry/arid climate
RELATED:
- 気象: weather, meteorology
- 季節: season
- 環境: environment