降雨量
kōuryō
The English phrase "rainfall" can be translated into Japanese as 降雨量 (kōuryō). If unsure, use 降雨量. Wiktionary also lists 雨量 (uryō).
Meaning: meteorology: amount of rain (noun)
Ways to say it
| Japanese | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA |
|---|---|---|
| 降雨量 | kōuryō | |
| 雨量 | uryō | [ɯ̟ɾʲo̞ː] (narrow) |
In meteorology, this refers to the amount of rain. For specific types of rain, you may encounter 小雨 for a rain shower or 豪雨 for a downpour. When describing the act of rain, the verb 降る is used with 雨 to mean to fall.
How do you pronounce it?
kōuryō
Did you know?
- The word 雨 (ame) is a homophone for 'candy' (written as 飴), so in a noisy environment, one might confuse 'the rain' with 'the candy'.
- In Japanese, certain types of rainfall are named after the season they occur in, such as 五月雨 (samidare), which refers specifically to the early summer rain.
- The Kanji 雨 (rain) is an ideogram that originally depicted a cloud with drops falling from it, a visual representation still recognizable today.
Examples in context
- 昨日の雨量は１０ミリだった。Yesterday's rainfall was 10 millimeters.
- 今週の降水量を予測するのは難しいです。It is difficult to predict this week's rainfall.
- 今日は一日中雨が降っていました。It rained all day today.
- 来週の降雨予報はどうだろう？What is the rainfall forecast for next week?
- 今日は小雨が降っている。It is raining lightly today.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “rainfall” translations and entries 雨量, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
