ざあざあ
ざあざあ
adverb
pouring; heavily (rain)
1.
pouring; heavily falling
Describes the sound and manner of heavy rain falling forcefully. Conveys intensity and volume.
雨がざあざあ降っている。
The rain is pouring down.
ざあざあ降りの中を走って帰った。
I ran home through the pouring rain.
外はざあざあ降りだから、出かけるのはやめよう。
It's pouring outside, so let's not go out.
ざあざあ is an onomatopoeia for heavy, intense rain. The voiced consonant ざ creates a sense of force and volume.
COMMON PATTERNS:
- ざあざあ降る: to pour (rain)
- ざあざあ降り: pouring rain (noun form)
CONTRAST WITH OTHER RAIN SOUNDS:
- しとしと: gentle drizzle
- ぽつぽつ: scattered drops
- 土砂降り: downpour (more intense)
Related Words
Contrast:
しとしと (gentle rain)