Onyomi 音読み

Kunyomi 訓読み

Explanation

Cloud

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Kanji Story

Imagine a cloud floating gracefully in the sky, its shape changing and evolving as the wind blows. The cloud adds beauty and depth to the heavens, creating a tranquil atmosphere.

Frequency in JLPT exams

The kanji '雲' is included in JLPT materials, particularly at the N2 level. It is important for reading comprehension and understanding of weather-related vocabulary and expressions.

Example Sentences

• 今日は雲が多いですね。

  Today, there are many clouds, aren't there?

  きょうはくもがおおいですね。

  kyou wa kumo ga ooi desu ne.

  Pronunciation

• 空に白い雲が浮かんでいる。

  White clouds are floating in the sky.

  そらにしろいくもがうかんでいる。

  sora ni shiroi kumo ga ukande iru.

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• 雲の形を見て、想像力を駆使してください。

  Please use your imagination when looking at the shape of the clouds.

  くものかたちをみて、そうぞうりょくをくししてください。

  kumo no katachi o mite, souzouryoku o kushi shite kudasai.

  Pronunciation

Notes and Tips for JLPT students

• '雲' is a common kanji that can appear in various contexts related to weather, nature, and imagination, often in combination with other kanji.
• In reading comprehension sections, understanding the kanji '雲' can help interpret sentences and phrases that involve clouds and atmospheric conditions.
• Practice writing the kanji to remember its stroke order and ensure its correct formation.

Usage in Japanese Names

• The kanji '雲' is also used in names, such as '雲田' (Kumota) or '雲川' (Kumagawa), which can signify a connection to clouds, rivers, or natural landscapes.