VocabJLPT N1
heavy rain
Noun

Definitions

  1. 1. torrential rain
  2. 2. heavy rain
Refers to heavy or torrential rain, often causing flooding or disaster. It is frequently used in weather forecasts and news reports to warn about or describe severe rainfall events.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

I dropped a message in the work chat: "Running late because of the rain."

Sentence 2

The smell in the air has changed — feels like torrential rain is coming.

Sentence 3

According to reports, heavy rainfall was recorded along the coast.

Sentence 4

If it pours, the outdoor event will be cancelled, right?

Sentence 5

Why does the sound of heavy rain actually calm me down?