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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Why this matters

The creation of a new linguistic term for extreme heat reflects the increasing frequency and intensity of heatwaves in Japan, highlighting the tangible impact of climate change on daily life and language. It underscores a growing global concern about adapting to and acknowledging new climate realities.

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What sources agree on

Japan has created a new term for days hotter than 40C
The new term is "kokushobi"
The creation of the term follows Japan's hottest summer on record

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The new term for days over 40C is 'kokushobi'

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The term translates to 'cruelly hot', 'brutally hot' or 'severely hot'

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The term comes after Japan's hottest summer on record

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Coverage gaps

The translation of "kokushobi" as "cruelly hot," "brutally hot," or "severely hot"

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BBCcentercenter-leftneutralHighfactual reporting on cultural and environmental news

bloombergcentercenterneutralHighstraightforward reporting of a factual development

Coverage leans: balanced

The coverage from both outlets is neutral and factual, focusing on the announcement of the new term without political commentary or specific ideological framing.