clear weather

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 晴 has 12 strokes; 晴れる is read はれる, and 晴れ着 is read はれぎ.
• Basic usage: 晴れる describes the sky clearing or a feeling of relief; 晴れ着 denotes formal or festive clothing for a special occasion.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Weather, feelings, and special-occasion clothing
  • 空が晴れた means that the sky cleared, while 気持ちが晴れた means feeling relieved after talking about worries. In both contexts, 晴れた is the past form of 晴れる.
  • 美しい晴れ着 means beautiful formal attire. It is worn on special occasions such as a coming-of-age celebration.