雨
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Base noun form meaning 'rain'. Used to describe precipitation. Grammar note: Can be combined with other words, e.g., 『大雨』 (ooame, 'heavy rain') or 『雨が降る』 (ame ga furu, 'rain falls').
Theme
User and their neighbor Aya are chatting on a porch while watching the weather change in the evening.
雨
あめ
rain
Nature & EnvironmentNatural Phenomena
Memory Hook
Think of the sound 'ah-me' as in 'ah, me, it's raining!' — 『雨』 (ame, 'rain') falls from the sky.
Cultural Note
Rain is a common theme in Japanese poetry and art, such as haiku, symbolizing seasons and emotions. The rainy season, 『梅雨』 (tsuyu), is an important cultural period in early summer.
Forms
Base: 雨Base noun form meaning 'rain'. Used to describe precipitation. Grammar note: Can be combined with other words, e.g., 『大雨』 (ooame, 'heavy rain') or 『雨が降る』 (ame ga furu, 'rain falls').