English–Japanese
“torrential rain” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajigōu
Example
昨夜の豪雨で川が増水しました。saku ya no gō u de kawa ga zō sui shi ma shi ta
The river rose after the torrential rain last night.
How to say “torrential rain” in Japanese
“Torrential rain” in Japanese is 豪雨 (gōu).
Refers to an intense mass of falling rain whose strength makes it more than ordinary wet weather.
Example sentences with 豪雨
市は豪雨に備えて、避難所を開設しました。shi wa gō u ni sona e te hi nan sho o kai setsu shi ma shi ta
The city opened shelters in preparation for the torrential rain.
Tips for using 豪雨
- The word 豪雨 (gōu) commonly occurs in weather coverage with reports of swollen rivers and flooded areas, linking the term to visible consequences.