“Wind” in Japanese is 風 (かぜ), pronounced kaze.
Pronunciation
The word has 2 beats (morae), each about the same length. Tap a syllable to hear it, or play the whole word:
How to use it
Wind. Same sound as a cold (風邪), which literally means “evil wind”.
Example sentences
- 風が強いです。かぜがつよいです。The wind is strong.
- 気持ちいい風ですね。きもちいいかぜですね。What a pleasant breeze.
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FAQ
How do you say wind in Japanese?
Wind in Japanese is 風 (かぜ), pronounced “kaze”.
How do you write wind in Japanese?
It's written 風 with kanji, or かぜ in hiragana. Both are read kaze.
Is 風 on the JLPT?
Yes. 風 (kaze) is a common word at JLPT N5 level, so it's worth learning early.