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Weather & Climate

ざあざあ

zaa-zaa

Heavy, pouring rain

Intense rainfall like a downpour or typhoon. The voiced 'z' conveys force and volume.

💡Caught in a sudden thunderstorm — 'The rain is coming down zaa-zaa, let's wait inside.'

Example

雨がざあざあ降っている。

The rain is falling zaa-zaa.

Quiz yourself

The rain is pouring down ___. Let's wait until it stops.

雨が○○降っている。止むまで待とう。

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