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Japan comes up with new word for days hotter than 40C after blistering summer

Japan has introduced the term "kokushobi" to describe days with temperatures reaching 40°C or above, meaning "cruelly hot." This new term was selected through a national survey, capturing the public's response to record-breaking summer heat...

BBC News· Apr 17, 2026 · 8:26 PM · 27 views

Japan has introduced the term "kokushobi" to describe days with temperatures reaching 40°C or above, meaning "cruelly hot." This new term was selected through a national survey, capturing the public's response to record-breaking summer heat. #JapanWeather #HeatWave #Summer2025 #ClimateChange #WeatherUpdate

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