1.
prolonged rain; long spell of rain
Rain that continues for many days without stopping. Often associated with the rainy season (梅雨) in Japan.
長雨が続いている。
The prolonged rain continues.
長雨のせいで洗濯物が乾かない。
Because of the long rain, the laundry won't dry.
今年の梅雨は長雨で、農作物に大きな被害が出た。
This year's rainy season brought prolonged rain, causing significant damage to crops.
Compound of 長 (long) + 雨 (rain). Refers to continuous rainfall lasting several days or more, not just a single long rainstorm.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 長雨が続く (the long rain continues)
- 長雨の影響 (the effects of prolonged rain)
- 長雨による被害 (damage from prolonged rain)
USAGE NOTE:
Often used in weather reports and news about the 梅雨 (rainy season, June–July). Can also describe any extended period of rain outside the rainy season, such as 秋の長雨 (autumn long rains).