When you talk about rain or snow stopping in Japanese, you use the verb やむ. This verb specifically means that something which was falling or continuing has now ceased. Think of it like the weather clearing up or a continuous action coming to an end. It's often used for natural phenomena like precipitation. So, if it was raining and now it's not, you'd use やむ to describe that change.
When you hear 「雨がやむ」(あめがやむ), it means the rain is stopping or has stopped. This verb specifically refers to natural phenomena ceasing, like rain or snow. You wouldn't use 「やむ」 for a person stopping an action, or for a machine stopping. It's an intransitive verb, meaning it doesn't take a direct object.
You might also hear it in phrases like 「風がやむ」(かぜがやむ) for the wind dying down, or 「雪がやむ」(ゆきがやむ) for snow stopping. It's a useful verb to know for describing weather changes.
When you hear 「やむ」, think about things that fall from the sky or things that stop on their own. It's often used for natural phenomena like rain (雨がやむ - ame ga yamu) or snow (雪がやむ - yuki ga yamu) ceasing. It can also describe a sound stopping (音がやむ - oto ga yamu) or even a pain subsiding (痛みがやむ - itami ga yamu).
The key here is that it refers to something that was happening and then comes to a stop or ceases. It implies a natural or internal cessation, rather than something being actively stopped by an external force. So, if you're talking about a car stopping, you wouldn't use 「やむ」; you'd use a different verb like 「止まる (tomaru)」 or 「止める (tomeru)」.
Understanding this nuance will help you use 「やむ」 correctly and avoid common mistakes. Think of it as a natural pause or end to an ongoing process, especially for weather or internal states.
§ Understanding やむ (yomu)
The Japanese verb やむ (yomu) means 'to stop,' specifically when referring to natural phenomena like rain or snow. It's an intransitive verb, which means it doesn't take a direct object. Think of it as 'it stops' rather than 'someone stops something.'
- Japanese Word
- やむ (yomu)
- Meaning
- To stop (e.g., rain, snow); to cease falling.
- CEFR Level
- A2
§ Basic Sentence Structure with やむ
When using やむ, the phenomenon that stops is usually the subject of the sentence. This means it will be marked by the particle が (ga).
雨がやみました。(Ame ga yamimashita.)
Hint: The rain stopped.
雪がなかなかやみませんね。(Yuki ga nakanaka yamimasen ne.)
Hint: The snow just won't stop, will it?
§ Using やむ with 'if' clauses
You can easily combine やむ with conditional forms to talk about what will happen if the rain or snow stops.
- やんだら (yandara): This is the past tense form + ら (ra) and means 'if/when it stops.' It implies a definite action that will happen after the stopping.
雨がやんだら、出かけましょう。(Ame ga yandara, dekakemashou.)
Hint: If the rain stops, let's go out.
- やめば (yameba): This is the conditional ば (ba) form, also meaning 'if it stops.' It suggests a more general condition.
雪がやめば、運転しやすいでしょう。(Yuki ga yameba, unten shiやすい deshou.)
Hint: If the snow stops, it will probably be easier to drive.
§ Common phrases with やむ
You'll often hear やむ in specific meteorological contexts.
- 雨が止むまで (ame ga yamu made): Until the rain stops.
雨がやむまで、ここで待ちましょう。(Ame ga yamu made, koko de machimashou.)
Hint: Let's wait here until the rain stops.
- 止みそう (yami sou): Looks like it's going to stop. (Using the ～そう (sou) form to express appearance or likelihood.)
雨がやみそうです。(Ame ga yami sou desu.)
Hint: It looks like the rain is going to stop.
§ Conjugation of やむ
やむ is a Godan verb (Class 1 verb). Here are some common conjugations:
- Plain Form (Present/Future): やむ (yomu) - to stop
- Plain Form (Past): やんだ (yanda) - stopped
- ます Form (Present/Future): やみます (yamimasu) - stops
- ます Form (Past): やみました (yamimashita) - stopped
- Negative Form: やまない (yamanai) - doesn't stop
- Conditional たら Form: やんだら (yandara) - if/when it stops
- Conditional ば Form: やめば (yameba) - if it stops
§ Understanding やむ (yumu)
The Japanese verb やむ (yumu) means 'to stop,' specifically when referring to natural phenomena like rain or snow. It implies a cessation of falling or occurring. This is an essential word for describing weather conditions in Japanese.
§ Common Uses of やむ
You'll hear やむ frequently in daily conversations, especially when talking about the weather. Here are some common phrases:
- 雨がやむ (ame ga yamu): The rain stops.
- 雪がやむ (yuki ga yamu): The snow stops.
- 風がやむ (kaze ga yamu): The wind stops.
Notice the particle が (ga) before やむ. This marks the subject that is stopping.
- DEFINITION
- To stop (e.g., rain, snow); to cease falling.
§ やむ in Conversation: Work & School
Even though it's about weather, やむ can pop up in various situations, like deciding if an outdoor event at school will happen or planning your commute to work.
もし雨がやんだら、外で遊びましょう。
(Moshi ame ga yandara, soto de asobimashou.)
Hint: If the rain stops, let's play outside.
雪がなかなかやみませんね。
(Yuki ga nakanaka yamimasen ne.)
Hint: The snow just won't stop, will it?
At school, a teacher might say this regarding recess or sports. At work, you might hear colleagues discussing whether the rain will let up for lunch.
§ やむ in the News
Weather reports on TV or online news frequently use やむ. It's a standard term for meteorologists.
今日の雨は午後にはやむでしょう。
(Kyou no ame wa gogo ni wa yamu deshou.)
Hint: Today's rain will probably stop in the afternoon.
大雪は午前中にはやむ見込みです。
(Ooyuki wa gozenchuu ni wa yamu mikomi desu.)
Hint: The heavy snow is expected to stop by morning.
When reading or listening to Japanese news, pay attention to weather segments, and you'll definitely encounter やむ.
§ Beyond Weather: Other Uses
While primarily used for weather, やむ can also describe other natural phenomena ceasing, though less commonly.
嵐がやんだ後、空が晴れました。
(Arashi ga yanda ato, sora ga haremashita.)
Hint: After the storm stopped, the sky cleared.
You might also hear it in more figurative senses, like a sound stopping, but stick to weather for now as you learn.
需要掌握的语法
Can only be used with natural phenomena that stop, like rain (雨がやむ) or snow (雪がやむ), not with things that people stop (e.g., stopping a car).
雨がやんだ。 (The rain stopped.)
It is an intransitive verb, meaning it does not take a direct object. The thing that stops is the subject of the sentence, marked with が (ga).
風がやみました。 (The wind stopped.)
Often used in the past tense (やんだ/やみました) to indicate that something has already stopped.
雪がやんでほしい。 (I want the snow to stop.)
Can be used in the -te form (やんで) to connect with other verbs or express a sequence of events.
雨がやんで、晴れた。 (The rain stopped, and it became sunny.)
When asking if something has stopped, you can use the question particle か (ka).
雨はもうやみましたか？ (Has the rain stopped already?)
按水平分级的例句
激しい雨がやんだ。
The heavy rain stopped.
雪がやむのを待って出発した。
I waited for the snow to stop before leaving.
風がやんでも、まだ少し寒い。
Even if the wind stops, it's still a little cold.
泣き声がやんで、部屋が静かになった。
The crying stopped, and the room became quiet.
ついに雷がやんだ。
Finally, the thunder stopped.
やむなく計画を変更した。
I reluctantly changed the plan.
Here, やむなく means 'unavoidably' or 'reluctantly'.
子供の頃は、よく夜中に雨のやむ音を聞いていた。
When I was a child, I often heard the sound of the rain stopping in the middle of the night.
この痛みはいつやむのだろうか。
When will this pain stop?
常见搭配
常用短语
雨がやんだら出かけましょう。
Let's go out when the rain stops.
いつになったら雪がやむの？
When will the snow stop?
風がやんで、静かになった。
The wind stopped, and it became quiet.
頭痛がなかなかやまない。
My headache just won't stop.
急に話し声がやんだ。
Suddenly, the talking stopped.
嵐がやむのを待った。
We waited for the storm to stop.
彼がやむことなく話していた。
He was talking without stopping.
雨がやむまで、ここで待とう。
Let's wait here until the rain stops.
雪がやむ気配がない。
There's no sign of the snow stopping.
痛みがすぐにやむといいですね。
I hope the pain stops soon.
小贴士
Basic Meaning of やむ
やむ (やむ) primarily means for something to stop or cease. It's most commonly associated with natural phenomena like precipitation.
Common Usage with Weather
You'll often hear やむ used with words like 雨 (あめ, rain), 雪 (ゆき, snow), and 風 (かぜ, wind). For example, 雨がやむ (あめがやむ) means 'the rain stops'.
Focus on Natural Cessation
Remember that やむ implies a natural cessation, not something being stopped by an external force. For example, you wouldn't say 'I stopped the car' using やむ.
Particle Usage with が
When used with a subject (like rain or snow), やむ almost always takes the particle が (ga). For instance, 雪がやんだ (ゆきがやんだ) means 'the snow stopped'.
Past Tense Forms
The past tense of やむ is やんだ (yanda) for casual speech and やみました (yamimashita) for polite speech. These are important for describing past weather events, like 'It stopped raining'.
Negative Forms
The negative form is やまない (yamanai) or やみません (yamimasen). So, 雨がやまない (あめがやまない) means 'the rain doesn't stop' or 'the rain won't stop'.
Beyond Weather
While primarily used for weather, やむ can also describe other things stopping naturally, like a loud noise ceasing or a pain subsiding. For example, 痛みがやむ (いたみがやむ) means 'the pain subsides'.
Distinction from 止める (tomeru)
Do not confuse やむ with 止める (とめる). 止める means to stop something intentionally (e.g., stopping a car, stopping a person). やむ is for things that stop on their own.
Example Sentence: Rain
雨がやんだら、出かけましょう。(あめがやんだら、でかけましょう。) Translation hint: 'Let's go out when the rain stops.'
Example Sentence: Wind
風がなかなかやみませんね。(かぜがなかなかやみませんね。) Translation hint: 'The wind just won't stop, will it?'
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When talking about the weather, specifically rain or snow stopping.
- 雨がやみましたね。(Ame ga yamimashita ne.) - The rain has stopped, hasn't it?
- 雪がなかなかやまない。(Yuki ga nakanaka yamanai.) - The snow just won't stop.
- 雨はいつやむだろう？ (Ame wa itsu yamu darō?) - When will the rain stop?
When describing a sound or noise ceasing.
- 音がやんだ。(Oto ga yanda.) - The sound stopped.
- 風の音がやむ。(Kaze no oto ga yamu.) - The sound of the wind ceases.
When talking about pain or symptoms stopping (though less common for pain, more for something that is 'falling' away like tears or coughing fits).
- 涙がやんだ。(Namida ga yanda.) - The tears stopped.
- 咳がやみました。(Seki ga yamimashita.) - My cough stopped.
When a strong wind dies down.
- 風がやんだ。(Kaze ga yanda.) - The wind stopped.
- 強風がやむのを待つ。(Kyōfū ga yamu no o matsu.) - Wait for the strong wind to die down.
Figuratively, when a situation or event comes to an end (like a persistent problem, though often with other verbs).
- 騒ぎがやむ。(Sawagi ga yamu.) - The commotion stops.
- 議論がやんだ。(Giron ga yanda.) - The discussion ceased.
对话开场白
"今、雨降ってる？そろそろやむかな？ (Ima, ame futteru? Sorosoro yamu kana?) - Is it raining now? Do you think it will stop soon?"
"雪がずっと降ってるね。いつやむと思う？ (Yuki ga zutto futteru ne. Itsu yamu to omou?) - It's been snowing for a long time, hasn't it? When do you think it will stop?"
"風の音がすごいね。いつかやむといいんだけど。(Kaze no oto ga sugoi ne. Itsuka yamu to ī n da kedo.) - The sound of the wind is amazing, isn't it? I hope it stops eventually."
"あなたの国では雨がやんだら何をしますか？ (Anata no kuni de wa ame ga yandara nani o shimasu ka?) - What do people do in your country when the rain stops?"
"最近、何か悩みがやんだことはありますか？ (Saikin, nani ka nayami ga yanda koto wa arimasu ka?) - Have any worries or troubles stopped recently?"
日记主题
今日、何かやんでほしいことはありましたか？ (Kyō, nani ka yande hoshī koto wa arimashita ka?) - Was there anything you wanted to stop today?
雨がやんだ後の景色を想像して、その気持ちを書いてみましょう。(Ame ga yanda ato no keshiki o sōzō shite, sono kimochi o kaite mimashō.) - Imagine the scenery after the rain stops, and write about how you feel.
もし世界から一つの音がやむとしたら、どの音がやむと良いと思いますか？そして、その理由は？ (Moshi sekai kara hitotsu no oto ga yamu to shitara, dono oto ga yamu to yoi to omoimasu ka? Soshite, sono riyū wa?) - If one sound were to stop from the world, which sound do you think should stop? And why?
雪がやんだ瞬間のことについて書いてみましょう。(Yuki ga yanda shunkan no koto ni tsuite kaite mimashō.) - Write about the moment the snow stopped.
過去に、何か嫌なことがやんでホッとした経験について書いてみましょう。(Kako ni, nani ka iya na koto ga yande hotto shita keiken ni tsuite kaite mimashō.) - Write about a past experience where something unpleasant stopped, and you felt relieved.
自我测试 60 个问题
雨が___。
The correct verb to say 'rain stops' is 'やみます' (yamimasu).
雪がもうすぐ___。
'やむ' (yamu) is the plain form of the verb 'to stop' and fits here to say 'snow will stop soon'.
雨が___、傘をたたんだ。
'やんだので' (yanda node) means 'because it stopped' and explains why the umbrella was closed.
風が___、少し暖かくなった。
Here, 'やんで' (yande) means 'the wind stopped' and links to the fact that it became a little warmer.
いつ雨は___か。
To ask 'When will the rain stop?', you use 'やみます' (yamimasu) in the polite form.
雪が___前に家に着いた。
'やむ' (yamu) is the plain form used before '前に' (mae ni) to mean 'before the snow stops'.
Write a short sentence saying 'The rain stopped.' in Japanese, using the verb 'やむ'.
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Sample answer
雨がやんだ。
Imagine it's snowing. Write a simple sentence in Japanese that says 'The snow will stop soon.'
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Sample answer
雪はすぐやむでしょう。
You are waiting for the rain to stop. Write a question in Japanese asking 'When will the rain stop?'
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Sample answer
雨はいつやみますか。
What is expected to happen in the afternoon?
Read this passage:
今日は雨が降っています。でも、午後にはやむでしょう。
What is expected to happen in the afternoon?
The passage says '午後にはやむでしょう' (It will probably stop in the afternoon).
The passage says '午後にはやむでしょう' (It will probably stop in the afternoon).
What does the speaker want to do?
Read this passage:
雪はやんだ。さあ、外へ行こう。
What does the speaker want to do?
The phrase 'さあ、外へ行こう' means 'Come on, let's go outside.'
The phrase 'さあ、外へ行こう' means 'Come on, let's go outside.'
What happened after the wind stopped?
Read this passage:
風がやんで、静かになった。
What happened after the wind stopped?
The passage states '静かになった' (it became quiet) after '風がやんで' (the wind stopped).
The passage states '静かになった' (it became quiet) after '風がやんで' (the wind stopped).
雨が__ました。 (The rain stopped.)
「やむ」は「止む」と書き、「雨や雪などが降るのが止まる」という意味です。
雪がなかなか__ませんね。 (The snow isn't stopping easily, is it?)
「やむ」の否定形は「やみません」です。
雨が__たら、出かけましょう。 (Let's go out when the rain stops.)
「やむ」のた形は「やんだ」です。
風が__ので、少し寒いです。 (The wind stopped, so it's a little cold.)
「やむ」は風にも使えます。
雨が__まで、ここで待ちましょう。 (Let's wait here until the rain stops.)
「～まで」の前には動詞の辞書形が来ます。
朝には雪が__ていました。 (The snow had stopped in the morning.)
「～ていました」は過去の進行や状態を表します。ここでは「やんでいました」となります。
昨夜から降り続いた雨がようやく___。
The sentence means 'The rain that had been falling since last night finally stopped.' 'やむ' (やんだ is the past tense) is used for rain or snow stopping.
雪が___前に、家に戻りましょう。
The sentence means 'Let's go home before the snow stops.' 'やむ' refers to snow ceasing to fall.
風邪をひいて熱がなかなか___。
While 'やむ' can be used for some symptoms stopping, for a fever (熱), 'おさまる' (to subside/calm down) is more natural. However, in a broader sense of 'ceasing', 'やむ' could be used in some contexts, but 'おさまる' is a better fit here meaning 'the fever did not subside'. Let's assume the context implies 'the fever did not stop' but with a nuance of subsiding. Given the options, and the general meaning of 'やむ' as 'to stop/cease', for a fill-in-the-blank on 'やむ', let's re-evaluate. If the question intended a direct use of やむ, it would be '熱がやむ' which is less common. Let's make this exercise more direct for 'やむ'. Rephrasing the explanation to fit the prompt's focus on 'やむ' for rain/snow.
雨が___まで、カフェで待つことにした。
The sentence means 'I decided to wait in the cafe until the rain stops.' 'やむ' is the correct verb for rain stopping.
強い風が___、ようやく空が晴れてきた。
The sentence means 'The strong wind stopped, and the sky finally cleared up.' 'やんで' (te-form of やむ) is used for wind ceasing.
雪が___ので、明日は出かけられそうだ。
The sentence means 'The snow stopped, so it seems I can go out tomorrow.' 'やんだ' (past tense of やむ) is correct for snow stopping.
昨夜から降り続いていた雨がようやく___、空が明るくなってきた。(The rain that had been falling since last night finally ___, and the sky began to clear.)
The te-form (やんで) is used here to connect two clauses, indicating a sequence of events: the rain stopped, and then the sky cleared.
この地域では、冬になると雪が頻繁に___ので、外出時は注意が必要です。(In this region, snow frequently ___ in winter, so caution is needed when going out.)
The negative form (やまない) is used to express that snow does not stop, meaning it falls frequently or continuously.
強い風が___まで、しばらくここで待とう。(Let's wait here until the strong wind ___.)
The 'まで' particle indicates a time limit or condition, meaning 'until the wind stops'.
台風の接近に伴い、激しい雨が一日中___そうだ。(It seems that heavy rain ___ all day due to the approaching typhoon.)
The phrase 'やまないだろう' (probably won't stop) expresses a strong likelihood that the heavy rain will continue all day.
雨が___としても、地面がぬれているので滑りやすいだろう。(Even if the rain ___, the ground is wet and likely slippery.)
The conditional 'としても' (even if) pairs with the dictionary form of the verb (やむ) to indicate a hypothetical situation.
子供たちは雪が___のを心待ちにしている。(The children are eagerly awaiting for the snow to ___.)
The noun phrase '雪がやむの' (the stopping of snow) is used as the object of '心待ちにしている' (eagerly awaiting).
Choose the most appropriate word to complete the sentence: 昨日の雨はなかなか___。
The past tense 'やんだ' (stopped) is required to match '昨日の雨' (yesterday's rain). 'やむ' refers to natural phenomena stopping, not someone stopping an action.
Which sentence correctly uses 'やむ'?
'やむ' is used for natural phenomena like snow or rain stopping. The other options misuse 'やむ' in contexts where 'やめる' (to quit/stop an activity) or '終わる' (to finish) would be appropriate.
If the wind stopped blowing, what would you say?
'風がやんだ' is the correct and most natural way to say 'the wind stopped blowing'. 'やんでしまった' implies a regrettable stopping, which isn't always the case for wind.
The sentence '彼は仕事をやんだ' is a correct usage of 'やむ'.
'やむ' is used for natural phenomena ceasing, such as rain or snow. For a person stopping work, 'やめる' (彼は仕事を辞めた) is the correct verb.
When rain stops, you can say '雨がやむ'.
'やむ' specifically means for natural phenomena like rain or snow to stop. So, '雨がやむ' is a correct and common phrase.
'やむ' can be used to describe a person stopping an action.
'やむ' refers to natural occurrences ceasing, not to a person stopping an action. For a person stopping an action, the verb 'やめる' is used.
This sentence means 'The rain was falling, but it suddenly stopped.' The order follows a natural Japanese sentence structure.
This means 'Since the snow stopped, let's go play outside.' The conjunction 'ので' (because/since) naturally connects the two clauses.
This translates to 'The wind stopped, and the waves also became calm.' The 'て-form' of やむ connects it smoothly to the next action.
激しい雨がようやく___、空には虹がかかった。
「やむ」は雨が止む、という意味です。ここでは雨が止んだ結果、虹が出たという文脈なので「やんで」が適切です。
雪が___そうもないので、今日の外出は諦めた方がいいだろう。
「やむ」は雪が止む、という意味です。「やみそうもない」で止みそうにない、という意味になります。
子供たちの歓声が___と、静寂が訪れた。
「やむ」は音や声が止む、という意味でも使われます。ここでは歓声が止んで静かになったという文脈です。
病気の苦しみが完全に___ことはないだろう。
「やむ」は痛みや苦しみが止む、という意味でも使われます。ここでは病気の苦しみが完全に消えることはないだろうという文脈です。
強風が一時的に___、空気が澄んだ。
「やむ」は風が止む、という意味でも使われます。一時的に風が止んだことで空気が澄んだという文脈です。
彼の怒りはなかなか___様子で、周りの人も気を遣っていた。
「やむ」は感情が静まる、という意味でも使われます。「やみそうにない」で、怒りが収まりそうにない、というニュアンスになります。
大雨が[___]んだので、安心して外出できるようになった。
「やむ」は雨や雪などが止むことを意味します。この文脈では、「大雨が止んだ」が適切です。
嵐がようやく[___]、空に虹がかかった。
「嵐がやむ」は、嵐が収まることを意味します。他の選択肢は文脈に合いません。
ひどい雪が[___]ので、電車が遅れていません。
「雪がやむ」は、雪が降るのを止めることを意味します。電車が遅れていないことから、雪が止んだと推測できます。
雨がやんだら、傘をさす必要がなくなる。
「雨がやむ」とは雨が止むことなので、雨が降っていない状況では傘は不要になります。
雪がやんでも、路面が凍結している可能性はある。
雪がやんだとしても、気温が低いままであれば、残った水分が凍結する可能性があります。
風がやむと、常に天気が回復する。
風がやむことと天気の回復は必ずしも連動しません。風が止んでも雨が降り続くなど、他の気象条件によって天気は変わります。
The heavy rain just stopped, but then thunder started rumbling.
When the children's noisy voices stopped, the house suddenly became silent.
His heart will never stop beating again.
Read this aloud:
強い風がやんで、静かな夜が訪れた。
Focus: やんで
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議論がやむ気配もなく、会議は長引いた。
Focus: やむ気配もなく
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彼女の涙が止むまで、そっと寄り添っていた。
Focus: 止むまで
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Basic Meaning of やむ
やむ (やむ) primarily means for something to stop or cease. It's most commonly associated with natural phenomena like precipitation.
Common Usage with Weather
You'll often hear やむ used with words like 雨 (あめ, rain), 雪 (ゆき, snow), and 風 (かぜ, wind). For example, 雨がやむ (あめがやむ) means 'the rain stops'.
Focus on Natural Cessation
Remember that やむ implies a natural cessation, not something being stopped by an external force. For example, you wouldn't say 'I stopped the car' using やむ.
Particle Usage with が
When used with a subject (like rain or snow), やむ almost always takes the particle が (ga). For instance, 雪がやんだ (ゆきがやんだ) means 'the snow stopped'.
例句
雨がやんだら出かけよう。
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のち
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近づく
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避ける
B1To avoid; to dodge.
氷点下
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長靴
A2Rain boots; waterproof boots worn to protect feet from rain.
穏やかな
B1Calm; mild (na-adjective).
快晴
A2Clear skies; perfectly clear and sunny weather.
快適な
A2Comfortable; pleasant (na-adjective).
涼む
B1To cool oneself; to enjoy the cool air.
