Weather & Disasters Vocabulary for N4 | Examples & Quiz
Study Weather & Disasters for N4 with Japanese words, romaji, English meanings, example sentences, pronunciation support, and beginner practice.
Japan is a country prone to intense weather shifts and natural disasters. Knowing these terms is crucial for daily news and safety alerts.
Quick Meaning Box
Understand the core meaning first
Main Japanese
てんき
tenki
English Meaning
Weather
Nepali Meaning
मौसम
Romaji
tenki
Level
JLPT N4
Complete lesson list
| Japanese | Romaji | Meaning | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|
| てんき | tenki | Weather | |
| あめ | ame | Rain | |
| ゆき | yuki | Snow | |
| かぜ | kaze | Wind | |
| たいふう | taifuu | Typhoon | |
| じしん | jishin | Earthquake |
How To Use It
Use Weather & Disasters correctly
Simple Explanation
Use this vocabulary when the situation matches the meaning. First connect the Japanese sound to the meaning, then use it inside a short sentence.
Sentence Structure
てんき (tenki) = Weather
Start with this simple structure before making longer sentences.
When To Use
Use it in beginner reading, short answers, daily-life examples, and JLPT review questions where the topic appears naturally.
When Not To Use
Do not force it into every sentence. If another word, particle, or grammar pattern expresses the idea more naturally, choose that instead.
- Japanese learners grow faster when they notice how this topic appears in everyday routines, classroom language, and common study examples.
- Even simple vocabulary lessons become more memorable when students connect them to real situations instead of treating them like a word list only.
Open the full beginner explanation
Basic Weather Nouns
- 天気 (Tenki): Weather
- 雨 (Ame): Rain
- 雪 (Yuki): Snow
- 風 (Kaze): Wind. (Note: Kaze also means catching a cold!)
Disasters & Alerts
Japan has specific warnings you will hear on TV or your phone:
- 地震 (Jishin): Earthquake
- 台風 (Taifuu): Typhoon
- 津波 (Tsunami): Tsunami / Tidal wave
Verbs for Weather
Weather doesn't 'do' things; it 'falls' or 'blows'.
- Rain/Snow falls: 降る (Furu) -> Ame ga furimasu.
- Wind blows: 吹く (Fuku) -> Kaze ga fukimasu.
Formula / Pattern Box
Memorize the reusable pattern
Pattern 1
てんき (tenki) = Weather
Pattern 2
てんき + です
Pattern 3
てんき + を / が + verb
Pattern 4
Time or place + particle + てんき
Example Sentences
Read, repeat, and understand the usage
Example 1
昨日の夜、地震がありました。
Kinou no yoru, jishin ga arimashita.
English
There was an earthquake last night.
Nepali
हिजो राति भूकम्प गयो।
- Focus: 昨日の夜、地震がありました。
- Meaning: There was an earthquake last night.
- Role: Use it as the key lesson item.
Example 2
強い風が吹いています。
Tsuyoi kaze ga futte imasu.
English
A strong wind is blowing.
Nepali
कडा हावा चलिरहेको छ।
- Focus: 強い風が吹いています。
- Meaning: A strong wind is blowing.
- Role: Use it as the key lesson item.
Common Mistakes
Avoid the beginner traps
Mistake 1
Wrong
Memorize only: "Weather"
Correct
Read てんき, say the meaning, then use it in one short sentence.
Trying to memorize Weather & Disasters only by translation instead of noticing how it appears in real Japanese patterns.
Mistake 2
Wrong
Memorize only: "Weather"
Correct
Read てんき, say the meaning, then use it in one short sentence.
Reviewing the list once and assuming the lesson is finished without testing recall later.
Mistake 3
Wrong
Memorize only: "Weather"
Correct
Read てんき, say the meaning, then use it in one short sentence.
Skipping speaking or writing practice, which makes the lesson harder to use actively.
Practice Section
Turn passive reading into active memory
Task 1
Fill in the blank
Complete the sentence: てんき means Weather.
Task 2
Multiple choice
Choose the best meaning for てんき before checking the lesson list.
Task 3
Sentence building
Make one short beginner sentence using てんき. Keep it simple.
Task 4
Translation practice
Translate this idea into Japanese: Weather.
Extra practice prompts
- Write two original sentences that use Weather & Disasters naturally.
- Review the lesson once without notes, then check what you missed.
- Explain the main meaning of this topic in simple English as if teaching another beginner.
Self-check before moving on
- Can I explain the main purpose of Weather & Disasters without reading the notes?
- Can I use at least one example from this lesson in my own sentence?
- Can I come back tomorrow and still remember the key meaning or pattern?
Mini Quiz
Check your understanding
Q1. What does てんき mean?
Q2. What does あめ mean?
Q3. What does ゆき mean?
Q4. What does かぜ mean?
Q5. What does たいふう mean?
Q6. What does じしん mean?
Q7. What does 昨日の夜、地震がありました。 mean?
Q8. What does 強い風が吹いています。 mean?
Show answer key
- Weather
- Rain
- Snow
- Wind
- Typhoon
- Earthquake
- There was an earthquake last night.
- A strong wind is blowing.
Real Life Usage
Use the lesson outside flashcards
Conversation Example
A: てんき？
B: はい、てんきです。
tenki - Weather
Classroom Example
A teacher may ask you to read, choose, or explain てんき during a beginner review.
Daily Life Example
Use てんき when the meaning "Weather" appears in a simple real situation.
Use Weather & Disasters in a short real-life scene
Imagine you are studying or interacting in a simple daily situation where JLPT N4 Japanese is enough. Your goal is to use this lesson clearly and naturally, not perfectly.
- Create one short scene that includes Weather & Disasters.
- Say or write two useful lines connected to the topic.
- Review what felt difficult and repeat the scene one more time with better accuracy.
FAQ
Common beginner questions
Why does my phone say 'Jishin desu'?
It is checking the Japanese earthquake early warning system. Take cover immediately!
Summary Box
What to remember
Key Point
Weather & Disasters becomes useful when you can recognize it, explain it simply, and use it in one short sentence.
Pattern
てんき (tenki) = Weather
Next Action
Review with a practice tool3 must-remember examples
- 昨日の夜、地震がありました。 - There was an earthquake last night.
- 強い風が吹いています。 - A strong wind is blowing.