Japan Announces New Heat Level: ‘Relentlessly Hot’
Japan has created a new word, ‘kokushobi,’ to describe very hot days. The temperature must be 40 degrees Celsius or higher. This is to help people understand the danger of the heat.
The new term, ‘kokusho-bi,’ translates to ‘relentlessly hot.’ Japan is experiencing a record-breaking summer. The government wants to make people aware of the risks. They expect more days with high temperatures. This change in language shows how serious the heatwave is.
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Highlights
New Heat Term Created
Japan created the term ‘kokushobi’ to describe days over 40°C.
‘Relentlessly Hot’ Introduced
Japan uses ‘kokusho-bi’ to mean ‘relentlessly hot’.
Record-Breaking Summer
Japan is experiencing a record-breaking summer with high temperatures.
Awareness and Prevention
The new terms aim to raise awareness and improve risk prevention.
Severity of Heatwave
The shift in terminology reflects the heatwave’s severity.