1.
strong wind; gale; high wind
A powerful wind that can cause disruption or damage. Commonly used in weather reports and news.
強風で傘が壊れた。
My umbrella broke in the strong wind.
強風のため、電車が運休になった。
Trains were suspended due to strong winds.
台風の影響で強風が吹き荒れ、各地で被害が出た。
Strong winds raged due to the typhoon, causing damage in various areas.
USAGE:
強風 is a compound of 強 (strong) and 風 (wind). It is frequently used in weather forecasts and transportation announcements.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 強風が吹く (strong winds blow)
- 強風注意報 (strong wind advisory)
- 強風のため (due to strong winds)
- 強風に煽られる (to be buffeted by strong winds)
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 強風: strong wind (neutral, weather term)
- 暴風: violent wind, storm-force wind (more extreme)
- 突風: gust of wind (sudden, brief)
- 微風: gentle breeze (opposite end of scale)