Meaning

Primary

Forecast

Word Type

noun, verbal noun

Explanation

A news report that covers things beforehand (before they happen) is a forecast. For example, a weather forecast is a 天気予報.

Reading

よほう
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Context Sentences

今日は午後から雨の予報です。

Rain is forecast for this afternoon.

天気予報、チェックした?

Have you checked the weather forecast?

お天気お姉さんは、明日から暑くなるって予報してたけどね。

The weather girl said the forecast is calling for hot weather, starting tomorrow.

Kanji Composition