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Weather & Climate

ぽたっと

potatto

Single raindrop falling

A single, large raindrop landing, often the first sign that rain is starting. A discrete, noticeable drop.

💡Used for the first raindrop before a shower, condensation dripping from an eave, or isolated drops.

Example

ぽたっと一粒の雨が頬に落ちてきた。

A single raindrop fell on my cheek.

Quiz yourself

___ a raindrop landed on my hand — the storm was coming.

___と雨の一粒が手に落ちた——嵐が来る。

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