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“precipitation” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajikōsui

Example

この地域は冬に降水が少ないです。ko no chi iki wa fuyu ni kō sui ga suku na i de su

This region gets little precipitation in winter.

Illustration for 降水 (precipitation)

How to say “precipitation” in Japanese

“Precipitation” in Japanese is 降水 (kōsui).

Describes water that falls from the atmosphere to the ground in forms such as rain or snow.

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

Example sentences with 降水

明日は降水が予想されています。asu wa kō sui ga yo sō sa re te i ma su

Precipitation is expected tomorrow.

Tips for using 降水

  • In meteorology, precipitation includes rain, snow, sleet, and hail, so it is broader than rainfall, which refers only to rain.

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