Meaning

Primary

Temperature

Alternative

Air Temperature

Word Type

noun

Explanation

The energy of the warmth will cause the temperature to go up and down. Energy goes up? Higher temperature because of more movement and activity. Energy goes down? Well, temperature gets colder and slower.

Reading

きおん
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Patterns of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 気温が高い

    high temperature

    気温が上がる

    the temperature increases

    気温が下がる

    a drop in temperature

Context Sentences

気温が急に下がった。

The temperature fell suddenly.

今日の最高気温は四十度です。

Today's highest temperature will be 40 degrees.

朝と夜の気温の差が激しいんです。

The temperature difference between the morning and night is intense.

Kanji Composition