雲
雲
cloud
12 strokesFrequency 1,256JLPT N2Grade 2
On
ウン
Kun
くも-ぐも
Nanori
きずものめ
Dictionary
Common Words
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Usu. as 〜に
reckless; (at) random; haphazard; blind; sudden; abrupt
Examples
彼には教職の経験が無かったが、やみくもにこの世界に飛び込んだ。
He'd had no experience of teaching, but he plunged in nonetheless.
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above the clouds; heaven
Examples
月が雲の上に出た。
The moon rose above the clouds.
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the Imperial Court
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something unreachable; place of out of reach
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dark clouds
Examples
暗雲が立ちこめていた後には、すっきりとした晴れ間になる。
After dark clouds, you get periods of refreshing clear weather.
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threatening signs; ominous indications
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Historical term
Izumo (former province located in the east of present-day Shimane Prefecture)
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weather; look of the sky
Examples
雲行きが悪くなる。
The situation is growing serious.
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situation; turn of affairs; signs; way the wind is blowing
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Idiomatic expression
wide difference; a world of difference
Examples
「まがりなりにも通じている」ということと「正しい英語を使っている」ということには雲泥の差があります。
There is a world of difference between, "somehow being understood" and "using correct English."
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dark clouds; black clouds
Examples
黒雲が空一面に広がった。
Black clouds spread over the sky.
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