霰
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Noun referring to hail, a type of precipitation consisting of small ice balls. Used in weather contexts, e.g., 『霰が降る』 (arare ga furu, 'hail falls').
Theme
User and their friend Aya are walking home from a café when the weather suddenly changes, and they discuss the unexpected hail.
霰
あられ
hail (e.g., falling ice balls)
Nature & EnvironmentNatural Phenomena
Memory Hook
Imagine a storm with ice balls falling like 'sandy' rain — 'sandy' sounds like 'sara' in 『あられ』 (arare, 'hail'). 'Sandy hail' → あられ (arare, 'hail').
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『あられ』 (arare, 'hail') is a rare but notable weather event, often mentioned in weather forecasts. It can cause damage to crops and property, so warnings are issued when hail is expected.
Forms
Base: 霰Noun referring to hail, a type of precipitation consisting of small ice balls. Used in weather contexts, e.g., 『霰が降る』 (arare ga furu, 'hail falls').