How to Say ‘Ideal weather for ~; good day for ~’ in Japanese
日和
biyori
[bee-yo-ree]
💬 Usage Tip: [日和] adds the feeling of perfect conditions for something, as in '[〜] day.' It sounds a little more colorful than just saying the weather is nice.
🇯🇵 In Japan: Phrases with [日和] feel cheerful and seasonal. Japanese conversation often highlights how weather matches the activity of the day.
Phrase Breakdown
日和
biyori
[bee-yo-ree]
perfect weather for
Used in compounds to mean weather that is ideal for a certain activity, like golf or walking.
今日は散歩日和じゃなくてゴルフ日和だね。
Today is not just perfect for a walk, it's perfect for golf.
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