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雨
雨 (readings: あめ, あま, う; Japanese kanji) means “rain”. It is a Grade 1 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 1 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 大雨 (heavy rain).
What does 雨 mean?
| Kanji | 雨 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | rain |
| Readings | あめ, あま, う |
| Grade | Grade 1 (Easiest) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 雨
雨 is read あめ or あま or う depending on the word.
Example words with 雨
| Example | 大雨 (heavy rain) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14