雨(あま)よけ

あまよけ
noun
rain shelter; rain guard; rain cover
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1. rain shelter; rain guard; rain cover
Something that provides protection from rain — a shelter, awning, cover, or other structure or device that keeps rain off.
雨(あま)よけの下(した)で待(ま)った。
I waited under a rain shelter.
ベビーカーに雨(あま)よけカバーをつけた。
I put a rain cover on the stroller.
玄関(げんかん)に雨(あま)よけの庇(ひさし)があるので、荷物(にもつ)を出(だ)し入(い)れするときに濡(ぬ)れなくて済(す)む。
There's a rain awning over the entrance, so I don't get wet when bringing things in and out.

Composed of 雨(あま) (rain) + よけ (avoidance, protection). The suffix よけ (除(よ)け) means protection against or warding off, and combines with many nouns to describe protective measures.

Common collocations

RELATED WORDS WITH よけ:

  • 日(ひ)よけ: sunshade, sun protection
  • 風(かぜ)よけ: windbreak
  • 虫(むし)よけ: insect repellent
  • 魔(ま)よけ: charm against evil

Related Words

Related: 風(かぜ)よけ (windbreak)
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Added 2026.4.5 11:21 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:02
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