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風潮

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 風潮

うちょう
Noun
Freq #21167
1

tide; current

2

tendency; trend

Examples
少しは世間の風潮に合わせるほうが賢明かもしれない。
It might be discreet of you to bend a little to the prevailing wind.

Kanji in this Word

9 strokes
Frequency: 558
JLPT N3
Grade 2

Meanings

wind
air
style
manner

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
フウ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
かぜ
かざ-
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
15 strokes
Frequency: 1231
JLPT N1
Grade 6

Meanings

tide
salt water
opportunity

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
チョウ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
しお
うしお
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
いた
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