English–Japanese

“dew” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajitsuyu

Example

日が出ると、露が消えます。hi ga de ru to tsuyu ga ki e ma su

When the sun comes out, the dew disappears.

Illustration for 露 (dew)

How to say “dew” in Japanese

“Dew” in Japanese is 露 (tsuyu).

Describes tiny drops of water that settle on cool surfaces when moist air cools.

Full entry for 露: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 露

靴が露でぬれました。kutsu ga tsuyu de nu re ma shi ta

My shoes got wet from the dew.

Tips for using 露

  • In English, dew is usually uncountable, so one visible drop is called a dewdrop rather than a dew.

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