突風（とっぷう、toっpuu）
- gust of wind

The Japanese word 突風 (とっぷう, 突風) means a "gust of wind," "sudden squall," or "windstorm." It refers to a sudden, strong burst of wind, often of relatively short duration. It can be a localized phenomenon and is characterized by its unexpectedness and intensity.

⚫︎ 昨夜、突風で看板が倒れました。 Translation: "Last night, the signboard fell down due to a gust of wind." ⚫︎ 海上で、突然の突風に遭い、船が大きく揺れました。 Translation: "At sea, we encountered a sudden squall, and the boat swayed violently." ⚫︎ 突風が吹き荒れ、木の葉が舞い上がった。 Translation: "A windstorm raged, and the leaves were blown away."

You use 突風 when describing a sudden and forceful increase in wind speed. It's suitable for situations where you want to emphasize the abruptness and strength of the wind. Use it when discussing weather events, describing damage caused by wind, or recounting experiences involving strong gusts.

突風 is typically written in kanji and hiragana: 突風. ・突 (to-): meaning "to thrust," "to pierce," or "to protrude." ・風 (fū): meaning "wind." There are no variations in okurigana for this word.

⚫︎ 強風 (kyōfū): Strong wind ⚫︎ 暴風 (bōfū): Violent wind, gale ⚫︎ 疾風 (shippū): Gale, swift wind

There aren't specific antonyms, but you could consider phrases describing calm or light winds: ⚫︎ 微風 (bifū): Gentle breeze ⚫︎ そよ風 (soyokaze): Light breeze

台風が近づき、突風による被害が心配されています。 ・Translation: "As the typhoon approaches, damage from gusts of wind is a concern." ・Explanation: This sentence highlights the worry about potential damage caused by strong winds associated with a typhoon.

運動会は、突風のため、途中で中止になりました。 ・Translation: "The sports day was cancelled midway due to a sudden squall." ・Explanation: This sentence describes the cancellation of a sports day due to unfavorable weather conditions, specifically a sudden gust of wind.

The word 突風 combines two kanji: 突 (to-) and 風 (fū). The character 突 (to-) conveys the sense of something sudden or abrupt, while 風 (fū) refers to wind. The combination creates the meaning of a sudden burst of wind or a gust.