雨天(うてん)

Usage

A formal word seen mostly in written announcements, event notices, and weather reports. In everyday conversation, 雨(あめ) is used instead.

Common collocations

• 雨天(うてん)中止(ちゅうし) (canceled in case of rain)
• 雨天(うてん)決行(けっこう) (will proceed rain or shine)
• 雨天(うてん)の場合(ばあい) (in the event of rain)
• 雨天(うてん)順延(じゅんえん) (postponed to the next clear day)

Similar words

雨天(うてん) is formal/written; 雨(あめ) is the everyday word. 雨天(うてん) appears on signs and posters, not in casual speech.