Word details

台風

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 台風.

Dictionary

Entry

台風颱風たいふうNounFreq #10551
1

typhoon; hurricane

Examples
台風が勢いを増した。
The typhoon gathered strength.

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

台

pedestal, a stand, counter for machines and vehicles

5 strokesFrequency 262JLPT N3Grade 2

On

ダイタイ

Kun

うてなわれつかさ
風

wind, air, style, manner

9 strokesFrequency 558JLPT N3Grade 2

On

フウフ

Kun

かぜかざ-

Nanori

いえ
颱

typhoon

14 strokes

On

タイ

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