Translation and Meaning of: 晴れる - hareru

The word 「晴れる」 (hareru) is a Japanese verb commonly used to describe weather conditions, referring to sunny or clear weather. The etymology of the word 「晴れる」 comes from the verb "晴れる" (hareru), which relates to the concept of clearing up or dissipating. In a meteorological context, it expresses the absence of clouds and the presence of clear skies. The application of the term is not limited to weather, as it can also be used to express the removal of uncertainties, doubts, or negative feelings in a more abstract context.

In its written form, the kanji 「晴」 represents the word "sun" with the radical "日" (sun, day) and is combined with the radical "青" which means blue or clear, symbolizing the image of a sunny blue sky. This combination is not only visually evident in the sky but also symbolically in the positive sense of clarity and emotional lightness. This symbolic aspect is a deep cultural element in the Japanese language, where the state of the sky often reflects emotional and social states.

Besides its climatic application, 「晴れる」 is used in emotional and social aspects. For example, in everyday life, a person may use 「晴れる」 to describe a moment when tense feelings or situations are resolved or clarified. This refers to the idea that just as clouds dissipate to give way to the sun, problems can also seem lighter or clearer after being resolved. This usage of the term illustrates how the Japanese language often makes rich and intertwined associations between nature and human experience.

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Verb conjugation of 晴れる

• 晴れる - Standard shape
• 晴れます - polite form
• 晴れました - past
• 晴れています - Present Continuous

Synonyms and similar words

• 晴れる (hareru) - Clear, become sunny
• 快晴となる (kaisei to naru) - To become a perfect day, clear sky
• 晴天になる (seiten ni naru) - Become a sunny day
• 天気が良くなる (tenki ga yoku naru) - Become good weather, improve the climate