雨

音読おんよみ:

訓読くんよみ: あめ・あま

画数かくすう: 8 strokes

部首ぶしゅ: Self

Meaning

Rain; precipitation such as rain, snow, or hail.

Origin of
あめかんむり(⻗)... ➡️

  • あめ — rain
  • 大雨おおあめ — heavy rain
  • 梅雨つゆ — rainy season
  • 雨天うてん — rainy weather
  • 降雨量こううりょう — amount of rainfall
  • 春雨はるさめ — spring rain / glass noodles

The character “雨” is a classic example of a pictograph. It represents the natural element of rain — with a roof and four droplets beneath it. You’ll find it often in weather forecasts and daily conversations.

明日あしたあめるそうです。
It looks like it will rain tomorrow.

雨天うてん合は、イベントが 中止ちゅうしになります。
In case of rain, the event will be canceled.

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Creates
大雨おおあめ:Heavy rain
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