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rain gauge; pluviometer
An instrument that measures the amount of rainfall over a given period. Built from 雨量 (amount of rainfall) + 計 (measuring device).
雨量計で雨の量を測る。
We measure the amount of rain with a rain gauge.
学校の屋上に雨量計が設置されている。
A rain gauge is installed on the roof of the school.
各地の雨量計のデータをもとに、気象庁が大雨警報を出した。
Based on rain gauge data from various locations, the Meteorological Agency issued a heavy-rain warning.
A standard meteorological instrument. Rainfall is reported in millimeters, the depth of water that would accumulate on a flat surface.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 雨量計を設置する: to install a rain gauge
- 雨量計のデータ: rain-gauge data
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 雨量: amount of rainfall — the quantity being measured
- 温度計: thermometer — a parallel '...}{計' instrument name