雨漏(あまも)り

雨漏(あまも)り refers specifically to rain leaking through a roof.

Etymology

• 雨(あま) (rain) + 漏(も)り (leaking)
• Note: 雨(あま) uses the kun'yomi that appears in compounds

Common expressions

• 雨漏(あまも)りがする (there is a roof leak)
• 雨漏(あまも)りを直(なお)す (to fix a roof leak)
• 雨漏(あまも)りを修理(しゅうり)する (to repair a roof leak)
• 雨漏(あまも)りがひどい (the leak is bad)

Usage

Common causes

• 台風(たいふう) (typhoon)
• 老朽化(ろうきゅうか) (aging, deterioration)
• 瓦(かわら)のずれ (shifted roof tiles)
• 経年劣化(けいねんれっか) (wear and tear)

Related words

• 水漏(みずも)れ (water leak - general)
• 漏(も)れる (to leak - verb)
• 屋根(やね) (roof)
• 修繕(しゅうぜん) (repair)

Similar words

• 雨漏(あまも)り: Specifically rain through roof
• 水漏(みずも)れ: General water leak (pipes, etc.)

Cultural note

• Common problem in Japan due to:
• Heavy rainy season (梅雨(つゆ))
• Typhoons
• Traditional wood and tile construction
• Regular roof maintenance is important

Register: Neutral. Common in everyday conversation.