天候
Tenkou refers to the state of the atmosphere or weather conditions over a specific period. It is more formal and technical than the common word 'tenki', often used in reports or when discussing the weather's impact on activities.
Examples
3 of 5今日の天候は非常に安定しています。
Today's weather conditions are very stable.
天候不順により、式典は屋内で執り行われます。
Due to unfavorable weather conditions, the ceremony will be held indoors.
この辺の天候って、本当に変わりやすいよね。
The weather around here is really changeable, isn't it?
Word Family
Memory Tip
Visualize the Kanji: 天 (heaven/sky) + 候 (season/state). It literally translates to the 'state of the heavens'.
Quick Quiz
（ ）不順のため、今年の野菜は値段が高い。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 天候
Examples
今日の天候は非常に安定しています。
everydayToday's weather conditions are very stable.
天候不順により、式典は屋内で執り行われます。
formalDue to unfavorable weather conditions, the ceremony will be held indoors.
この辺の天候って、本当に変わりやすいよね。
informalThe weather around here is really changeable, isn't it?
本研究では、過去10年間の天候データを分析した。
academicIn this study, we analyzed weather data from the past ten years.
悪天候の影響で、商品の到着が遅れる可能性がございます。
businessThere is a possibility that the arrival of goods will be delayed due to bad weather.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
天候に左右される
to be at the mercy of the weather
不順な天候
unstable weather
天候の変化
change in weather
Often Confused With
Tenki is used for short-term, daily weather in casual speech, while Tenkou is more formal and describes conditions over a specific duration.
Kikou refers to long-term climate patterns of a region, whereas Tenkou refers to current or temporary weather states.
Usage Notes
Use 'Tenkou' when writing formal reports, news articles, or when discussing how weather affects business or logistics. In casual daily conversation, 'Tenki' is much more natural.
Common Mistakes
Beginners often use 'Tenkou' when they just want to say 'The weather is nice today' (Tenki ga ii ne). Using 'Tenkou' in that context sounds overly stiff and unnatural.
Memory Tip
Visualize the Kanji: 天 (heaven/sky) + 候 (season/state). It literally translates to the 'state of the heavens'.
Word Origin
Derived from Middle Chinese roots where 'ten' (heaven) and 'kou' (waiting/time/state) combine to mean atmospheric conditions.
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
Japanese people often start conversations with weather observations, and 'Tenkou' is frequently seen in the precise, polite language of professional weather forecasting.
Quick Quiz
（ ）不順のため、今年の野菜は値段が高い。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 天候
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