気象

See also: 氣象

Japanese

Kanji in this term
気	象
き Grade: 1	しょう Grade: 5
on'yomi

Alternative spelling
氣象 (kyūjitai)

Etymology

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Noun

気(き)象(しょう) • (kishō) 

1. weather, meteorological phenomenon
2. a person's temper, disposition

Usage notes

When it refers to weather, this word is used in technical or scientific contexts, and not so often in conversation. In conversation, 天気(てんき) (tenki) is more common.

Synonyms

• (disposition): 気性(きしょう) (kishō)