気温
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Base noun form. Specifically refers to atmospheric temperature, not used for objects or body temperature. Often paired with words like 『高い』 (takai, 'high') or 『低い』 (hikui, 'low') to describe weather conditions.
Theme
User and their colleague Yuki are planning a weekend hiking trip and discussing the weather forecast.
気温
きおん
temperature (weather-related)
Everyday Life & SurvivalWeather & Climate
Memory Hook
Think of 'key' (き ki) and 'on' (おん on) — a key turns on the temperature gauge. 'Key-on temperature' → 気温 (kion, 'temperature').
Cultural Note
In Japan, weather forecasts often report 『気温』 (kion, 'temperature') in degrees Celsius. It's a common topic in daily conversation, especially during seasonal changes like hot summers or cold winters.
Forms
Base: 気温Base noun form. Specifically refers to atmospheric temperature, not used for objects or body temperature. Often paired with words like 『高い』 (takai, 'high') or 『低い』 (hikui, 'low') to describe weather conditions.