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[お(追)·い·かぜ(風)]
oikaze
noun

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[おい(追)·かぜ(風)]
oikaze
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[お(追)·い·て(風)]
oite
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[お(追)·いて(風)]
oite
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English Meaning(s) for 追い風

noun
  1. tailwind; fair wind; favorable wind (favourable)
  2. favorable condition (favourable); advantageous situation
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Definition and Synonyms for 追い風

Tailwind wind blowing in the same direction as the path of a ship or aircraft
Synonyms: 追い風

Meanings for each kanji in 追い風

» chase; drive away; follow; pursue; meanwhile
» wind; air; style; manner

Categories 追い風 is a member of

Wind air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
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Sample Sentences for 追い風

Hoist your sail when the wind is fair.
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