Translation guide
A temporary pause or lull during rainfall. In Japanese, this is commonly expressed with specific nouns or descriptive phrases rather than a direct translation of 'break'.
Describing a temporary stop or lull in the rain, often implying it will resume.
Literally 'a break in the rain', this is the most direct and natural noun phrase. It refers to a sunny interval during rainy weather.
I went for a walk during a break in the rain.
Similar to 雨の晴れ間, but emphasizes the gap or interval between rain showers. Slightly more casual.
I went shopping during a break in the rain.
Refers to a lull or pause in the rain. やみ間 comes from 止む (to stop), so it implies the rain has temporarily stopped.
I went outside during a lull in the rain.
A verb phrase meaning 'the rain lets up' or 'the rain abates temporarily'. Useful for describing the action rather than the interval.
Let's leave when the rain lets up.