English–Japanese

“rainy season” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajitsuyu

Example

梅雨は毎年六月ごろに始まります。tsuyu wa mai toshi roku gatsu go ro ni haji ma ri ma su

The rainy season begins around June every year.

Illustration for 梅雨 (rainy season)

How to say “rainy season” in Japanese

“Rainy season” in Japanese is 梅雨 (tsuyu).

Refers to a yearly season marked by a noticeable increase in rain over a particular region.

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

Example sentences with 梅雨

梅雨の時期は、雨の日が多くて洗濯物が乾きにくいです。tsuyu no ji ki wa ame no hi ga ō ku te sen taku butsu ga kawa ki ni ku i de su

During the rainy season, there are many rainy days, so laundry does not dry easily.

Tips for using 梅雨

  • English speakers use rainy season for many places around the world, so the expression is broader than the name of Japan's 梅雨 (tsuyu).

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