虹
A multicolored arc that appears in the sky when sunlight is refracted and reflected by water droplets in the atmosphere. It is typically seen after rainfall and is famously associated with having seven distinct colors in Japanese culture.
Exemples
3 sur 5雨がやんだ後、きれいな虹が出ました。
A beautiful rainbow appeared after the rain stopped.
空に大きな虹が架かっております。
A large rainbow is spanning across the sky.
あ、見て！虹だよ！
Oh, look! It's a rainbow!
Famille de mots
Astuce mémo
Look at the kanji 虹. The left side is 'insect/snake' (虫). In ancient times, people thought rainbows were giant snakes or dragons spanning the sky.
Quiz rapide
雨のあとに、きれいな（ ）が見えました。
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : 虹
Exemples
雨がやんだ後、きれいな虹が出ました。
everydayA beautiful rainbow appeared after the rain stopped.
空に大きな虹が架かっております。
formalA large rainbow is spanning across the sky.
あ、見て！虹だよ！
informalOh, look! It's a rainbow!
虹は、太陽光が空中の水滴で屈折して起こる現象です。
academicA rainbow is a phenomenon caused by the refraction of sunlight through water droplets in the air.
その商品のロゴは、虹をイメージしてデザインされました。
businessThe logo for that product was designed with the image of a rainbow in mind.
Famille de mots
Collocations courantes
Phrases Courantes
虹の架け橋
a bridge of rainbow (often used metaphorically for a bridge between cultures or people)
虹をつかむような
like trying to catch a rainbow (pursuing something unattainable or unrealistic)
虹のふもと
the foot of the rainbow
Souvent confondu avec
Niji refers to the meteorological rainbow in the sky, while kousai refers to the iris of the eye.
Notes d'usage
In Japanese, 'niji' is almost always paired with the verb 'deru' (to appear) or 'kakaru' (to span/hang). It is categorized as having seven colors in Japan, whereas some other cultures count six.
Erreurs courantes
Beginners might use the particle 'wo' with 'deru' (niji wo deru), but it should be 'ga' (niji ga deru) because the rainbow appears on its own.
Astuce mémo
Look at the kanji 虹. The left side is 'insect/snake' (虫). In ancient times, people thought rainbows were giant snakes or dragons spanning the sky.
Origine du mot
Derived from the ancient belief that a rainbow was a serpent or dragon reaching across the heavens.
Modèles grammaticaux
Contexte culturel
In Japan, a rainbow is traditionally taught to have seven colors: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, and violet.
Quiz rapide
雨のあとに、きれいな（ ）が見えました。
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : 虹
Vocabulaire associé
Mots lis
協力
A1Cooperation or collaboration where two or more people combine their efforts to achieve a common goal. It is used in both personal and professional settings to describe working together as a team or providing assistance.
提案
A1A suggestion or proposal of a plan or idea for others to consider. It is used in both casual conversations and professional meetings to introduce a potential course of action.
輸出
A1The act of sending goods or services produced in one country to another country for sale or trade. In Japanese, it functions as a noun and a suru-verb, representing the 'exit' of products from a domestic market.
輸入
A1The act of bringing goods, services, or materials into a country from abroad for sale or use. In Japanese, it functions as a noun or can be combined with 'suru' to become a verb meaning 'to import'.
資源
A1Shigen refers to valuable materials or assets, such as natural minerals, energy sources, or human talent, that can be used for production or survival. It is widely used in economics, environmental science, and daily life to describe both raw materials and abstract wealth.
保護
A1The act of keeping someone or something safe from harm, damage, or loss by providing care or creating boundaries. It is a versatile term in Japanese used for social welfare, environmental conservation, and digital security.
観察
A1Observation is the act of watching someone or something carefully in order to gain information or understand a process. It is frequently used in scientific studies, nature analysis, and describing the act of paying close attention to details.
競争
A1Kyousou refers to the act of competing or vying with others to achieve a goal, win a prize, or establish superiority. It is a versatile term used in sports, business, and academics to describe both structured contests and general rivalry.
拡大
A1The act of making something larger in size, scale, or scope. It is frequently used for physical enlargement (like a photo) or abstract growth (like a business or a problem).
製造
A1The process of making or producing goods, typically on a large scale using machinery. It refers specifically to industrial manufacturing rather than making things by hand on a small scale.
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