JLPT N5 Beginner
曇り
Cloudy weather, surface fog, or gloom
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曇る verb form
曇 kanji-only form, often in forecasts
1 Noun
Cloudy Weather
Describes meteorological conditions where clouds obstruct most of the sky, limiting direct sunlight.
Example
A 外 は どんな 感じ ？
B 曇り だ よ 。 雨 が 降りそう 。
[A:] What's it like outside? [B:] It's cloudy. It looks like it might rain.
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2 Noun
Fog / Film (on a surface)
Refers to the loss of transparency on glass due to condensation or the dulling of sheen on polished surfaces.
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3 Noun
Gloom / Sadness
Represents a metaphorical shadow cast over someone’s facial expression or general mood.
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