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cloudy
Kanji 1672

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Synopsis

Learn how the Japanese use 曇 and 雲 (cloud) differently, associating only 曇 with changeability (both meteorological and emotional). Find out how to say, "It was cloudy, so there wasn't a view," "The steam has fogged my glasses," "His face fell when he heard the news," and "Today there will be sun followed by cloudy skies." Also figure out what "My heart pattern is cloudy" really means.

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Cover of essay 1672 on 曇 (cloudy), "As Changeable as the Weather"
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JOYO ON-YOMI
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JOYO KUN-YOMI
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RADICAL日 (72: sun)
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