雨
雨·rain
- On-yomi
- ウ
- Kun-yomi
- あめ
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Stroke order
Write it in this order; the numbers mark where each stroke starts.
Common words
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 雨 | あめ | rain |
| 大雨 | おおあめ | heavy rain |
| 小雨 | こさめ | light rain |
| 雨天 | うてん | rainy weather |
Example sentences
明日は雨がふります。
あしたはあめがふります。
It will rain tomorrow.
雨の日は家にいます。
あめのひはいえにいます。
On rainy days I stay at home.
Similar-looking kanji
Do not confuse these on the exam.
Common mistakes
- Forgetting the four dots inside 雨
Memory aid
Picture it
A window frame with four drops falling behind it: rain.
Vocabulary using this kanji
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