English–Japanese
“late-autumn shower” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajishigure
Example
午後は時雨が降るそうです。go go wa shigure ga fu ru sō de su
I hear there will be a late-autumn shower this afternoon.
How to say “late-autumn shower” in Japanese
“Late-autumn shower” in Japanese is 時雨 (shigure).
Refers to rain that falls intermittently in the cool season from late autumn into early winter.
Example sentences with 時雨
山道で時雨に濡れました。san dō de shigure ni nu re ma shi ta
I got wet in a late-autumn shower on a mountain path.
Tips for using 時雨
- The word 時雨 (shigure) often appears in Japanese poems as a seasonal marker, linking a short shower with the transition from autumn to winter.