How to say "breeze" in Japanese
Choosing the right word
- 風かぜnounThe ordinary word for wind in general, from a light breeze to a strong wind; for talking about the weather or a pleasant wind blowing, this is the word to use.
- nounThe English loanword for 'breeze'; less common than 風, it is found mainly in product and brand names, titles and promotional or stylish writing rather than in everyday talk about the weather.
For a breeze you actually feel — a light wind — 風 is the everyday word; 「ブリーズ」 is the less common English loanword, met mainly in product names, titles and stylish promotional writing.
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Japanese equivalents
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