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How do you say "cloudy" in Japanese?
曇り
kumori
In Japanese, "cloudy" is 曇り (kumori).
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Pronunciation
曇り is written using kanji. Romanised as kumori, it sounds roughly like "koo-moh-ree" to an English ear.
Writing and usage
Kumori (曇り) means cloudy or overcast skies without rain. It is a common weather state in Japan, particularly during spring and rainy season.
Example sentence
午後から曇りになるそうです。
Gogo kara kumori ni naru sou desu.
It is supposed to become cloudy from the afternoon.
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How to remember 曇り
Kumori contains 曇, a kanji that looks like clouds obscuring something. Picture a gray cloudy day.
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Questions about 曇り
How do you pronounce 曇り?
曇り is romanised as kumori. Say it roughly like "koo-moh-ree" in English. Each Japanese syllable has even weight, so keep the rhythm steady.
Is 曇り formal or casual?
曇り is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech. The level of formality comes from the sentence structure around it, not from the word itself.
How is 曇り written in Japanese?
曇り is written using kanji. Kumori (曇り) means cloudy or overcast skies without rain.
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