🇯🇵Japanese Source WordCode: JA

熱帯の

Pronunciation / Transliteration: nettai no

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Tropical/ˈtrɒp.ɪ.kəl/
adjectiveCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇯🇵 Example Sentence in Japanese:

"熱帯雨林は多様な生物の宝庫です。"

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2 senses
As adjective
  1. 1

    Relating to or occurring in the tropics, the regions of the Earth between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn.

    "The tropical rainforest is home to a diverse range of species."
  2. 2

    Characterized by warm temperatures and high humidity.

    "The tropical climate of the island makes it a popular vacation destination."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'tropical' originates from the Latin 'tropicus', which means 'turning' or 'solstice', derived from the Greek 'tropikos'. It historically referred to the regions of the Earth where the sun is directly overhead at least once a year, leading to the modern association with warm, humid climates.

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