春雨
harusame
The English phrase "spring rain" is translated into Japanese as 春雨 (harusame).
春雨 refers specifically to rain that falls during the spring season.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is harusame.
Did you know?
- The word 春雨 is also the Japanese word for cellophane noodles. If you see this word on a food menu, it refers to glass noodles rather than the weather.
- The middle sound 'sa' in 春雨 (harusame) might be a linguistic remnant of an ancient possessive marker, similar to how English uses the 's in 'king's crown'.
- In traditional Japanese poetry, 春雨 is used to evoke a specific emotional atmosphere of quiet melancholy and renewal.
Examples in context
- 春の雨は新しい始まりの予感を与えてくれます。Spring rain gives a sense of new beginnings.
- 春雨が降ってきました。harusame ga futte kimashita.The spring rain has started to fall.
- 春雨の日は少し肌寒いですね。harusame no hi wa sukoshi hadazamui desu ne.It is a bit chilly on days with spring rain, isn't it?
- 窓の外は春雨が降っています。mado no soto wa harusame ga futte imasu.The spring rain is falling outside the window.
Example conversation
Hiyori and Ren are looking out the window at the rain.
- 陽葵 Himari見て、春雨が降ってきたよ。Mite, harusame ga futte kita yo.Look, the spring rain has started to fall.
- 蓮 Ren本当だね。とても静かだ。Hontō da ne. Totemo shizuka da.You're right. It's very quiet.
- 陽葵 Himari蓮君は春雨は好き？Ren-kun wa harusame wa suki?Do you like spring rain, Ren?
- 蓮 Renうん、心地いい感じがするよ。Un, kokochii kanji ga suru yo.Yes, it feels pleasant.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries 春雨, CC BY-SA 4.0.
