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No. 779 in Japanese

台風

Typhoon.

In a sentence

  • 台風が近づいているので、外出を控えましょう。

    A typhoon is approaching, so let's avoid going out.

    Here, '台風' refers to a weather phenomenon where conditions include strong winds and heavy rains.

  • 昨日の台風で木が倒れてしまった。

    The tree fell over due to the typhoon yesterday.

    Here, '台風' describes the cause of destruction caused by natural forces.

  • 台風シーズンは毎年、八月に始まることが多いです。

    The typhoon season often begins in August each year.

    Here, '台風' denotes a recurring meteorological event common to a certain region and time of year.

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