No. 2,183 in Japanese
気候
"気候" means "climate."
In a sentence
日本の気候は四季がはっきりしている。
Japan's climate has distinct four seasons.
In this sentence, 気候 refers to the general characteristic of Japan's weather patterns over an extended period, emphasizing the noticeable seasonal changes.
この国の気候は暖かく過ごしやすい。
The climate of this country is warm and comfortable.
Here, 気候 is used to describe the overall weather conditions of a specific country, highlighting it as agreeable and pleasant.
気候変動は世界に影響を与えています。
Climate change is affecting the world.
In this usage, 気候 is part of the term 気候変動, signifying global shifts in weather patterns rather than a particular region's climate.
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