あらし

Storm, tempest

N3noun·arashi

How to remember it

The kanji blends 山 mountain + 風 wind — wind on peaks brews storms.

Example sentences

  • 嵐が来る前に準備しよう。

    あらしがくるまえにじゅんびしよう。

    Let's prepare before the storm comes.

  • 昨夜の嵐で木が倒れた。

    さくやのあらしできがたおれた。

    A tree fell in last night's storm.

Usage

Used both literally for weather and figuratively for turmoil or chaos.

Related words

暴風台風

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