Meaning

Primary

Wind

Word Type

noun

Explanation

The kanji and the word are exactly the same. That means they share meanings as well.

Reading

かぜ
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

Do you know the word "kamikaze" from WWII history? Well, it means "divine wind." The "kaze" part is the wind part, and this word uses the same reading, making it かぜ as well.

Context

Pattern of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 風がふく

    wind blows

    風がある

    there is wind

    風が強い

    the wind is strong

Context Sentences

今日は、少し風がありますね。

There is a little bit of wind today.

南向きの風がふいています。

Wind is blowing towards south.

今日は、台風が近くに来ているせいで、風が強いです。

The wind is strong today because the typhoon is coming nearby.

Kanji Composition