1.
sudden rain shower; passing shower
Rain that starts suddenly and usually stops after a short time. A brief, unexpected shower.
俄雨に降られて濡れてしまった。
I got caught in a sudden shower and got soaked.
午後は俄雨の可能性があります。
There's a chance of sudden showers this afternoon.
俄雨が止むまで軒下で待った。
I waited under the eaves until the sudden shower stopped.
CHARACTERISTICS:
- Starts suddenly without much warning
- Usually stops after a short time
- Common in summer months in Japan
KANJI BREAKDOWN:
- 俄 (sudden, unexpected) + 雨 (rain)
RELATED WEATHER TERMS:
- 夕立 (evening rain shower - specifically in summer, often with thunder)
- 通り雨 (passing shower)
- ゲリラ豪雨 (guerrilla rainstorm - modern term for sudden heavy downpours)
WEATHER FORECAST EXPRESSION:
- 俄雨に注意 (beware of sudden showers)
- 所により俄雨 (showers in some areas)
CULTURAL NOTE:
俄雨 is a common occurrence in Japanese summers, especially during the 梅雨 (rainy season) and 夏. Carrying a 折りたたみ傘 (folding umbrella) is standard practice in Japan.