Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 追い風(おいかぜ) in Japanese

追い風, 追風
Kana Reading
おいかぜ, おいて
Romaji
oikaze, oite
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    tailwind; fair or favorable wind (favourable)
    Example sentence
    追い風の時に帆を上げよ。 Hoist your sail when the wind is fair.

Examples of 追い風, 追風, おいかぜ, おいて in a sentence

  • 追い風の時に帆を上げよ。

    Hoist your sail when the wind is fair.

Kanji in this word

風 JLPT 4

9 strokes

wind, air, style, manner

On'Yomi: フウ, フ

Kun'Yomi: かぜ, かざ-, -かぜ

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追 JLPT 3

9 strokes

chase, drive away, follow, pursue, meanwhile

On'Yomi: ツイ

Kun'Yomi: お.う

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