Meaning

Primary

Weather Agency

Alternative

Meteorological Agency

Word Type

noun

Explanation

The energy phenomenon agency sounds like something that could be really cool but it's really just the weather agency or meteorological agency. Nothing shady going on here.

Reading

きしょうちょう
  • 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

Context Sentences

気象庁の仕事の面接を受けてきました。

I went to a job interview for the weather agency.

気象庁の発表では、今朝東京で地震があったようですよ。

According to the announcement from the meteorological agency, it seems that an earthquake happened in Tokyo this morning.

やっと気象庁に電話が繋がったと思ったら、切られたんだよ。ありえなくね?

I thought I finally got my call through to the weather agency, but they hung up on me. Unbelievable.

気象庁は、防災気象情報、交通安全情報、産業情報、生活情報、地球環境に関する情報などを提供し、人々の安全と生活を支えています。

The Japan Meteorological Agency provides information related to disaster prevention, weather, traffic safety, industrial updates, daily life, and environmental data. All while contributing to the safety and well-being of people.

Kanji Composition