English–Japanese

“drizzle” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajikosame

Example

午後から小雨が降っています。go go ka ra ko same ga fu tte i ma su

It has been drizzling since this afternoon.

Illustration for 小雨 (drizzle)

How to say “drizzle” in Japanese

“Drizzle” in Japanese is 小雨 (kosame).

Refers to gentle rain made up of small drops rather than a heavy shower.

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

Example sentences with 小雨

小雨の中を、駅まで歩いて帰りました。ko same no naka o eki ma de aru i te kae ri ma shi ta

I walked home to the station in the drizzle.

Tips for using 小雨

  • The word 小雨 (kosame) matches drizzle most closely when the rain is fine and continuous, not when a brief shower falls heavily.

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