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Japan Introduces 'Kokushobi' to Describe Extreme Heat Days
In response to a record-breaking summer, Japan has coined the term 'kokushobi', meaning 'cruelly hot'. This new designation reflects the country's experience with extreme temperatures.
Editorial Staff
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Summary
Japan has officially introduced a new term, 'kokushobi', to describe days when temperatures reach 40 degrees Celsius or higher. The term can be translated as 'cruelly hot', 'brutally hot', or 'severely hot'.
This development follows what has been recorded as Japan's hottest summer to date, highlighting the increasing severity of heatwaves in the region.
The introduction of 'kokushobi' underscores the growing concern over extreme weather patterns and their impact on daily life in Japan.
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