“Rain” in Japanese is 雨 (あめ), pronounced ame.
Pronunciation
The word has 2 beats (morae), each about the same length. Tap a syllable to hear it, or play the whole word:
How to use it
Rain. Rain “falls”: 雨が降る. Same sound as candy (飴), with a different pitch.
Example sentences
- 雨が降っています。あめがふっています。It’s raining.
- 明日は雨でしょう。あしたはあめでしょう。It will probably rain tomorrow.
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FAQ
How do you say rain in Japanese?
Rain in Japanese is 雨 (あめ), pronounced “ame”.
How do you write rain in Japanese?
It's written 雨 with kanji, or あめ in hiragana. Both are read ame.
Is 雨 on the JLPT?
Yes. 雨 (ame) is a common word at JLPT N5 level, so it's worth learning early.