Japanese word

雨具

Pronunciation

Romajiamagu

Meaning

  • nounrain gear

Example

雨具を持って出かけます。ama gu o mo tte de ka ke ma su

I go out carrying rain gear.

Illustration for 雨具 (rain gear)

More examples

雨の日は雨具を持って行きます。ame no hi wa ama gu o mo tte i ki ma su

I take rain gear with me on rainy days.

雨の日は雨具があると安心です。ame no hi wa ama gu ga a ru to an shin de su

On rainy days, it is reassuring to have rain gear.

Core concept

It refers to practical equipment that shields a person or belongings from rain.

Common phrases

  • 雨具を持つama gu o mo tsu

    carry rain gear

  • 雨具を着用するama gu o chaku yō su ru

    wear rain gear

Similar words

傘kasa: A handheld item with a canopy that shields a person from rain.
レインコートreinkōto: A coat designed to keep rain from reaching the body.
雨靴amagutsu: Waterproof footwear designed to protect the feet from rain and puddles.

Definition in Japanese

雨の日にぬれないよう身につけたり携帯したりする道具や用品。ame no hi ni nu re na i yō mi ni tsu ke ta ri kei tai shi ta ri su ru dō gu ya yō hin

Word origin

雨具 (amagu) is a Japanese compound of 雨 (ame, "rain") and 具 (gu, "tool or equipment"), meaning equipment for rainy conditions.

Usage tips

  • The Japanese word 雨具 (amagu) covers several items, such as umbrellas, raincoats, and waterproof footwear, rather than one specific garment.

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