雨 – Rain (U / Ame Kanji)
Learn the meaning, Onyomi and Kunyomi readings, stroke order, common vocabulary, and example sentences for the Japanese Kanji 雨.
Kanji 雨 Readings – Onyomi & Kunyomi
雨 has both an Onyomi (Chinese-derived) reading and Kunyomi (native Japanese) readings, each used in different word contexts.
Used in compound words such as 雨天 (uten – rainy weather) and 大雨 (taiu – heavy rain).
Used to mean rain, as in 外は雨が降っています (soto wa ame ga furitte imasu).
雨 Stroke Order – How to Write 雨
雨 is written with 8 strokes. Follow the numbered order below to write it correctly.
💡 Tip: Write the top horizontal line first, followed by the left vertical dropping stroke and the outer enclosing right-falling hook frame, then write the internal vertical line, and finish with the four descending dot strokes.
Common Words Using 雨 (Vocabulary List)
Here are 6 essential words that use the kanji 雨, worth memorizing first.
Example Sentences with 雨
See 雨 used in real, natural Japanese sentences with Kanji, Kana, Romaji and English meaning.
外は激しい雨が降っています。
そはは はげしい あめが ふっています。
Soto wa hageshii ame ga futte imasu.
Heavy rain is falling outside.
傘を持って出かけましょう。
かさを もって でかけましょう。
Kasa o motte dekakemashō.
Let us go out with an umbrella.
明日の試合は雨天中止です。
あしたの しあいは うてんちゅうしです。
Ashita no shiai wa uten chūshi desu.
Tomorrow’s match is canceled due to rainy weather.
梅雨の時期は毎日雨が降ります。
つゆの じきは まいにち あめが ふります。
Tsuyu no jiki wa mainichi ame ga furimasu.
It rains every day during the rainy season.
小雨の中を散歩しました。
こさめの なかを さんぽしました。
Kosame no naka o sanpo shimashita.
I took a walk in the light drizzle.
Frequently Asked Questions About 雨
What does the Kanji 雨 mean?
雨 means "rain." It is a fundamental JLPT N5 kanji used in words like 雨 (ame, rain) and 大雨 (ooame, heavy rain).
What is the Onyomi reading of 雨?
The primary Onyomi reading of 雨 is ウ (u), as seen in compound words like 雨天 (uten, rainy weather).
What is the Kunyomi reading of 雨?
The main Kunyomi readings are あめ (ame) for rain, and あま (ama) when used in compound words like 雨戸 (amado, shutter).
How many strokes does 雨 have?
雨 is written with 8 strokes.
Is 雨 a JLPT N5 kanji?
Yes, 雨 is an essential JLPT N5 kanji taught in grade 1 of Japanese elementary school.
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