1.
drop; droplet; drip
A small drop of liquid, such as a raindrop, teardrop, or dewdrop. Carries a poetic, evocative quality and is common in literary and artistic contexts.
A poetic word for a drop of liquid. While 滴 is the standard kanji, 雫 (which combines 雨 and 下) is widely recognized and often preferred for its visual beauty, especially in names and titles.
Common collocations
Writing
The kanji 雫 is a Japanese-made character (kokuji) combining rain (雨) and down (下). The alternative kanji 滴 is more standard in dictionaries but 雫 is popular in creative contexts.
As a name
雫 is a popular feminine given name in Japan, evoking purity and beauty. It gained wider recognition through the Studio Ghibli film "Whisper of the Heart" (耳をすませば), whose protagonist is named 雫.