English–Japanese
“sudden shower” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajiyūdachi
Example
夏の午後に夕立が降ります。natsu no go go ni yū dachi ga fu ri ma su
There is a sudden shower on a summer afternoon.
How to say “sudden shower” in Japanese
“Sudden shower” in Japanese is 夕立 (yūdachi).
Describes a brief burst of rain that appears suddenly as the day moves toward evening.
Example sentences with 夕立
駅を出たとたん、夕立に降られました。eki o de ta to ta n yū dachi ni fu ra re ma shi ta
As soon as I left the station, I was caught in a sudden shower.
Tips for using 夕立
- Japanese weather reports often use 夕立 (yūdachi) for a short summer rain that can begin while the surrounding sky still looks bright.