JLPT N5 · Japanese kanji
雨 — rain
- Reading
- ウ・あめ・あま\~・\~さめ
- Meaning
- rain
- JLPT level
- N5
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
雨 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N5 level. Its primary reading is ウ・あめ・あま\~・\~さめ and it means rain. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
雨 appears in everyday japanese words such as 雨 (rain), 雨具 (rain gear) and 雨天 (rainy weather).
Japanese words containing 雨
Frequently asked questions
What does 雨 mean in Japanese?
雨 means rain in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N5 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 雨 read?
雨 is read ウ・あめ・あま\~・\~さめ. Reading it inside real words — 雨 and 雨具 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 雨 — is it JLPT N5?
Yes. 雨 is on the official JLPT N5 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 雨 in a word?
A common word containing 雨 is 雨 (あめ) — "rain". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 雨 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 雨 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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