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Japan Creates New Term for Days Over 40C After Hot Summer
Following a blistering summer, Japan has introduced a new word or term to describe days when temperatures exceed 40 degrees Celsius. This new designation reflects the increasing frequency of extreme heat events in the country.
17 Apr, 07:36 — 17 Apr, 18:19
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Japan comes up with new word for days hotter than 40C after blistering summer
The term - kokushobi - translates to "cruelly hot", "brutally hot" or "severely hot", and comes after Japan's hottest summer on record.
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Japan Has a New Name for Scorching Hot Days - Bloomberg.com
Japan Has a New Name for Scorching Hot Days Bloomberg.com
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First report: bloomberg · 17 Apr, 07:36|Full coverage: 2 · 11h|Window: 11h
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