N2
あめもよう (amemoyou)
雨模様
looks like rain, signs of rain
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Describes weather conditions that indicate rain is likely to fall soon, such as dark clouds or a specific atmosphere. It doesn't mean it's already raining.
📝 Example Sentences
空が曇ってきて、だんだん雨模様になってきた。
The sky has clouded over, and it's starting to look like rain.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "雨模様"!
空がどんよりとしていて、今日は一日中_______だ。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 空が曇って今にも雨が降りそうな天候を「雨模様」と言います。
English: '雨模様' (amemoyou) describes cloudy weather that looks like rain is about to fall.
English: '雨模様' (amemoyou) describes cloudy weather that looks like rain is about to fall.
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