(かぜ)

かぜ
noun
wind
1. wind
The natural movement of air.
(かぜ)(つよ)
The wind is strong.
The wind is strong today.
A cool breeze is blowing.
The wind stopped, so I went outside.
Spring breezes feel nice, so let's open the window and let the air into the room.

(かぜ) refers to the natural movement of air. Don't confuse with 風邪(かぜ) (a cold/flu)—same pronunciation but different meaning and kanji.

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TYPES OF WIND:

  • 強風(きょうふう) (strong wind)
  • 微風(びふう) (gentle breeze)
  • ()かい(かぜ) (headwind)
  • ()(かぜ) (tailwind)
  • 春風(はるかぜ) (spring breeze)

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