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monsoon

/mɒnˈsuːn/

A monsoon is a seasonal wind pattern that brings heavy rain to parts of South Asia and other tropical regions. It describes both the period of heavy rainfall and the wind itself that causes the change in weather.

例文

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The monsoon brings much-needed water for the farmers' crops.

The monsoon brings much-needed water for the farmers' crops.

2

The government has issued a warning regarding the upcoming monsoon season.

The government has issued a warning regarding the upcoming monsoon season.

3

We got caught in a sudden monsoon while walking home.

We got caught in a sudden monsoon while walking home.

語族

名詞
monsoon
形容詞
monsoonal
関連
rain
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覚え方のコツ

Remember 'Soon-Rain': The Monsoon means 'Soon the Rain' will come to the dry land.

クイックテスト

The ______ season usually begins in June and brings a lot of rain.

正解!

正解は: monsoon

例文

1

The monsoon brings much-needed water for the farmers' crops.

everyday

The monsoon brings much-needed water for the farmers' crops.

2

The government has issued a warning regarding the upcoming monsoon season.

formal

The government has issued a warning regarding the upcoming monsoon season.

3

We got caught in a sudden monsoon while walking home.

informal

We got caught in a sudden monsoon while walking home.

4

Research indicates that monsoon patterns are shifting due to climate change.

academic

Research indicates that monsoon patterns are shifting due to climate change.

5

Construction projects are often paused during the peak of the monsoon.

business

Construction projects are often paused during the peak of the monsoon.

語族

名詞
monsoon
形容詞
monsoonal
関連
rain

よく使う組み合わせ

monsoon season monsoon season
heavy monsoon heavy monsoon
monsoon rain monsoon rain
monsoon winds monsoon winds
summer monsoon summer monsoon

よく使うフレーズ

the onset of the monsoon

the start of the monsoon season

monsoon failure

when the expected seasonal rains do not come

post-monsoon

the period immediately after the monsoon rains

よく混同される語

monsoon vs typhoon

A typhoon is a specific tropical cyclone (storm), while a monsoon is a seasonal wind system that causes rain.

monsoon vs hurricane

A hurricane is a violent tropical storm, whereas a monsoon is a long-term seasonal weather pattern.

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使い方のコツ

The word is most commonly used in the singular with 'the' to refer to the season of rain. It is primarily used in the context of South Asia, Southeast Asia, and parts of Australia.

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よくある間違い

Learners sometimes use 'monsoon' to mean any single rainstorm; however, it strictly refers to a large-scale seasonal system.

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覚え方のコツ

Remember 'Soon-Rain': The Monsoon means 'Soon the Rain' will come to the dry land.

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語源

Derived from the Arabic word 'mawsim,' which means 'season.'

文法パターン

Countable noun (usually used in singular) Can be used as an adjective (monsoon clouds) Often follows 'the' or 'a'
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文化的な背景

In India, the monsoon is a vital cultural event celebrated in festivals because it is essential for agriculture and survival.

クイックテスト

The ______ season usually begins in June and brings a lot of rain.

正解!

正解は: monsoon

Weatherの関連語

forecast

A1

A forecast is a description of what is likely to happen in the future based on information available now. In the context of weather, it tells you if it will be sunny, rainy, or cold in the coming days.

weather

A1

Weather describes the state of the atmosphere at a specific place and time, including temperature, rain, and wind. It refers to short-term conditions rather than long-term patterns.

snowy

A1

Describes a place or time that is covered with snow or has a lot of snow falling. It is often used to talk about winter weather and the white appearance of the ground.

clear

A1

A state or period of cloudless weather where the sun or stars are clearly visible. It refers to a sky that is free from clouds, fog, or smoke.

warm

A1

Warm describes a temperature that is comfortably high, sitting between cool and hot. It is often used to describe pleasant weather, clothing that keeps heat in, or a friendly and kind personality.

dry

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Dry describes something that is free from moisture or liquid and not wet. In terms of weather, it refers to a climate or a day where there is little to no rain.

extreme

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The highest or lowest level of something, such as very hot or very cold weather. It is a point that is very far from the middle or what is usual.

hail

A1

Hail is a type of weather where small, hard balls of ice fall from the sky like rain. These ice balls are called hailstones and usually fall during a storm.

thunder

A1

Thunder is the loud, crashing sound that follows a flash of lightning during a storm. It happens because lightning heats the air very quickly, causing it to expand and create a sound wave.

mist

A1

A thin cloud of very small water droplets in the air that makes it difficult to see clearly. It is similar to fog but not as thick and often appears near the ground or water in the morning.

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