突風(とっぷう)

とっぷう
noun
gust of wind
1. gust of wind; squall
A sudden, strong burst of wind. Often used in weather reports and to describe unexpected gusts that cause damage or disruption.
突風(とっぷう)で傘(かさ)が壊(こわ)れた。
The umbrella broke from a gust of wind.
午後(ごご)から突風(とっぷう)に注意(ちゅうい)してください。
Please be careful of gusts of wind from the afternoon.
突風(とっぷう)にあおられて、自転車(じてんしゃ)ごと倒(たお)れそうになった。
I was hit by a gust of wind and nearly fell over along with my bicycle.

USAGE:
突風(とっぷう) refers specifically to a sudden, brief burst of strong wind, as opposed to sustained wind. It is commonly used in weather forecasts and news reports.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 突風(とっぷう)が吹(ふ)く (a gust of wind blows)
  • 突風(とっぷう)にあおられる (to be buffeted by a gust)
  • 突風(とっぷう)に注意(ちゅうい) (watch out for gusts)
  • 突風(とっぷう)注意報(ちゅういほう) (gust advisory)

SIMILAR WORDS:
強風(きょうふう) refers to sustained strong wind, while 突風(とっぷう) emphasizes the sudden, unexpected nature of the gust.

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