Meaning

Primary

Temperature

Alternative

Air Temperature

Word Type

noun

Explanation

The energy of the warmth will cause the temperature to go up and down. Energy goes up? Higher temperature because of more movement and activity. Energy goes down? Well, temperature gets colder and slower.

Reading

きおん
  • 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

Patterns of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 最低気温

    lowest temperature

    室内気温

    indoor temperature

    最高気温

    maximum temperature

Context Sentences

気温が急に下がった。

The temperature fell suddenly.

今日の最高気温は四十度です。

Today's highest temperature will be 40 degrees.

朝ばんの気温のさがはげしいんです。

There is a large temperature gap between morning and night.

Kanji Composition