Japanese · Nature & Environment
雲
kumo
Cloud
Beginnernoun
Definition
A visible mass of condensed water vapor floating in the atmosphere. Japanese weather vocabulary is rich due to Japan's varied climate.
Example
雲が多くて、富士山が見えません。
There are many clouds and I can't see Mount Fuji.
Etymology
The word 雲 (kumo) signifies clouds and has been a part of the Japanese lexicon since ancient times, often associated with change and the fleeting nature of life.
How & Where It’s Used
雲 is used in both spoken and written contexts, predominantly found in poetry and descriptive narratives about nature.