(きこう)

きこう
noun
climate
1. climate
The long-term weather conditions of a region.
Japan's climate changes with the seasons.
I like warm climates.
Climate change is becoming a problem.

気候(きこう) refers to the long-term weather patterns of a region.

CONTRAST WITH WEATHER:

  • 気候(きこう): climate (long-term patterns)
  • 天気(てんき): weather (short-term conditions)

COMMON EXPRESSIONS:

  • 気候(きこう)変動(へんどう): climate change
  • 温暖(おんだん)気候(きこう): warm climate
  • 寒冷(かんれい)気候(きこう): cold climate
  • 熱帯(ねったい)気候(きこう): tropical climate
  • 乾燥(かんそう)気候(きこう): dry/arid climate

RELATED:

  • 気象(きしょう): weather, meteorology
  • 季節(きせつ): season
  • 環境(かんきょう): environment