荒れ模様の
aremoyō no
The Japanese phrase for "stormy" is 荒れ模様の (aremoyō no).
荒れ模様の is used to describe weather or conditions pertaining to storms, such as strong winds, rough seas or heavy rain. While 荒れ模様の acts as an adjective phrase, the noun form 荒れ模様 can be used on its own to describe a state of stormy or unsettled weather conditions. In standard Japanese, 嵐 is the most common term used to refer to a storm.
Meaning: of or pertaining to storms, strong winds, rough seas, heavy rain etc. (adj)
Which one should you use?
The term 暴風 is a formal way to specifically refer to a storm characterized by strong or violent winds.
How does it change in a sentence?
The particle の is required to connect the noun-based phrase 荒れ模様の to a noun, such as in the phrase 荒れ模様の天気 (stormy weather).
How do you pronounce it?
aremoyō no
Did you know?
- In Japanese folklore, storms are sometimes associated with Raijin, the god of thunder and lightning, who beats drums to create the storm.
- The word 嵐 ('storm') is used in the name of the incredibly famous J-pop group Arashi, who are icons of Japanese entertainment.
- The word 模様 (moyō) in 荒れ模様の literally means 'pattern' or 'design'. It is used here to indicate that the weather is currently exhibiting a 'pattern' of stormy behavior.
Examples in context
- 今日は嵐のような天気だね。Today's weather is stormy, huh?
- 明日は荒れ模様の天気でしょう。Ashita wa are moyou no tenki deshou.Tomorrow will be stormy weather.
Example conversation
Hiyori and Ren are talking about their hiking plans.
- 陽葵 Himari明日の天気はどうかな？Ashita no tenki wa dō kana?I wonder what the weather will be like tomorrow?
- 蓮 Ren予報では荒れ模様の天気だよ。Yohō de wa aremoyo no tenki dayo.The forecast says it will be stormy.
- 陽葵 Himariじゃあ、ハイキングは中止にしよう。Jā, haikingu wa chūshi ni shiyō.Then let's cancel the hiking.
- 蓮 Renそうだね。家でゆっくりしよう。Sō dane. Ie de yukkuri shiyō.You're right. Let's just relax at home.
