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[にわかあめ(雨)]
niwakaame
noun

Alternate Written Forms:

[にわか(俄)·あめ(雨)]
niwakaame
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[にわ(俄)·か·あめ(雨)]
niwakaame
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Root Words:

[にわか + あめ(雨)]
niwaka + ame

English Meaning(s) for にわか雨

noun
  1. rain shower
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Definition and Synonyms for にわか雨

Shower a brief period of precipitation
Synonyms: 夕立, 急雨, 白雨, 通り雨, にわか雨

Meanings for each kanji in にわか雨

» rain

Categories にわか雨 is a member of

Rainfall water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
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Sample Sentences for にわか雨

As I returned from school yesterday, I was caught in a sudden shower.
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We were caught in a shower on the way to school.
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There are isolated rain showers.
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James was caught in a shower.
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We were caught in a shower on the way to school.
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