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Base noun form. Refers to a visible mass of water droplets or ice crystals in the atmosphere. Commonly used in weather descriptions and nature-related contexts.
Theme

User and their colleague Ken take a break outside the office, observing the sky and discussing weather.

くも

cloud

Nature & EnvironmentNatural Phenomena

Memory Hook

Think of a 'kumo' cloud that looks like a 'comb'—sounds like 'kumo' (くも, 'cloud') and 'comb' in English. 'Comb-shaped cloud' → 雲 (kumo, 'cloud').

Cultural Note

In Japanese culture, clouds are often depicted in art and poetry, symbolizing transience and beauty. The word 『雲』 (kumo, 'cloud') appears in expressions like 『雲の上』 (kumo no ue, 'above the clouds'), meaning a heavenly or ideal place.

Forms

Base: 雲Base noun form. Refers to a visible mass of water droplets or ice crystals in the atmosphere. Commonly used in weather descriptions and nature-related contexts.