Wind
noun
The kanji and the word are exactly the same. That means they share meanings as well.
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.
風がふく
wind blows
風がある
there is wind
風が強い
the wind is strong
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.