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[あめ()]
ame
noun

English Meaning(s) for 雨

noun
  1. rain
  2. rainy day; rainy weather
  3. the November suit (in hanafuda)

Definition and Synonyms for 雨

Rain anything happening rapidly or in quick successive
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Cascade a sudden downpour (as of tears or sparks etc) likened to a rain shower
Synonyms:
Rainfall water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
Synonyms: あめふらし, 降雨, , 雨天, 雨降り
Rain drops of fresh water that fall as precipitation from clouds
Synonyms: レーン, 天水, 降雨, , 雨水

Meanings for each kanji in 雨

» rain

Categories 雨 is a member of

Succession a following of one thing after another in time
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Descent a movement downward
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Downfall the falling to earth of any form of water (rain or snow or hail or sleet or mist)
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Fresh Water water that is not salty
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Stroke Order Diagrams for 雨

Sample Sentences for 雨

I was thinking that I would go there by bicycle, but it began to rain.
We were all tired, and to make matters worse, it started to rain.
Tom was completely soaked by the rain.
Suddenly the heavens opened.
This city will suffer from an acute water shortage unless it rains soon.

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