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How do you say "rain" in Japanese?
雨
ame
In Japanese, "rain" is 雨 (ame).
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Pronunciation
雨 is written using kanji. Romanised as ame, it sounds roughly like "ah-meh" to an English ear.
Writing and usage
Ame (雨) means rain and is a very practical word in Japan. The country experiences tsuyu (rainy season) in June and July, making this word frequently used.
Example sentence
今日は雨が降っています。傘を持っていきましょう。
Kyou wa ame ga futte imasu. Kasa wo motte ikimashou.
It is raining today. Let's bring an umbrella.
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How to remember 雨
The kanji 雨 looks like rain falling from above. Picture droplets of water falling from the shape.
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- eighty-two 八十二 hachijūni
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- rainstorm 暴風雨 bōfūu
- forty-five 四十五 yonjūgo
- sunny 快晴 kaisei
- thirty-four 三十四 sanjūyon
- cold 寒い samui
- ninety-six 九十六 kyūjūroku
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Questions about 雨
How do you pronounce 雨?
雨 is romanised as ame. Say it roughly like "ah-meh" in English. Each Japanese syllable has even weight, so keep the rhythm steady.
Is 雨 formal or casual?
雨 is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech. The level of formality comes from the sentence structure around it, not from the word itself.
How is 雨 written in Japanese?
雨 is written using kanji. Ame (雨) means rain and is a very practical word in Japan.
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