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tropics, tropical zone
The region of the Earth near the equator, characterized by hot weather year-round.
熱帯には多くの種類の動植物がいる。
There are many species of plants and animals in the tropics.
熱帯雨林は地球の肺と呼ばれる。
Tropical rainforests are called the lungs of the Earth.
熱帯雨林 = tropical rainforest
熱帯夜が続いている。
The tropical nights continue.
熱帯夜 = tropical night (night when temp stays above 25°C)
USAGE: 熱帯 refers to tropical regions. It's commonly used in geography, climate, and biology.
COMMON COMPOUNDS:
- 熱帯雨林 (tropical rainforest)
- 熱帯魚 (tropical fish)
- 熱帯植物 (tropical plants)
- 熱帯夜 (tropical night - temp above 25°C)
- 熱帯低気圧 (tropical depression)
- 熱帯地方 (tropical region)
CLIMATE ZONES:
- 熱帯 - tropics
- 温帯 - temperate zone
- 亜熱帯 - subtropics
- 寒帯 - frigid zone
Related Words
Related:
温帯 (temperate zone)