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VocabJLPT N1

forecast

NounSuru VerbTransitive Verb

Definitions

1. forecast
2. prediction

This noun means a forecast or prediction, most commonly used for weather forecasts. It is widely used in daily life, especially when talking about tomorrow's weather. The verb form is made by adding する, meaning to forecast or predict.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Wait, snow?! Nobody said anything about snow in the forecast!

Sentence 2

Isn't that forecast colored by wishful thinking?

Sentence 3

The budget committee forecast a widening deficit and urged caution.

Sentence 4

The economy was forecast to have bottomed out, but it doesn't feel that way.

Sentence 5

Yes! The forecast changed to sunny!