雲
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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.
雲
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.