天気・自然
Weather & nature
Rain, sun, heat, and damp — the sounds and felt states of the weather. A mix of giongo and gitaigo you will hear in every forecast and small-talk.
しとしとDrizzle
Gentle, quiet rain.
ぽかぽかPleasantly warm
Comfortably, gently warm.
じめじめDamp & humid
Unpleasantly damp and humid.
むしむしMuggy
Hot and muggy.
ひんやりCool / chilly
A pleasant or sudden coolness.
からからBone-dry / parched
Completely dry — or parched with thirst.
びしょびしょSoaked / soaking wet
Drenched, soaking wet.
さんさんBrilliantly shining (sun)
Sunlight pouring down brilliantly.
かんかんBlazing hot / furious
The sun blazing — or someone furious.