Translation guide
In Japanese, the most common way to refer to the rainy season is 梅雨 (tsuyu), which specifically denotes the early summer rainy period. Other terms exist for different seasonal rains, but 梅雨 is the default for English speakers.
The annual rainy period from early June to mid-July, characterized by persistent rain and high humidity.
The standard term for the rainy season in early summer. Used in weather forecasts and daily conversation.
今年の梅雨は長引いている。
This year's rainy season is dragging on.
梅雨が明けたら、本格的な夏が来る。
Once the rainy season ends, real summer will arrive.
The start of the rainy season. Often announced by the weather bureau.
関東地方は今日、梅雨入りした。
The Kanto region entered the rainy season today.
The end of the rainy season.
梅雨明けはまだ発表されていない。
The end of the rainy season hasn't been announced yet.
A period of the year with heavy rainfall, not necessarily the East Asian early summer pattern.
General term for a rainy season, used for tropical climates or any region with a distinct wet period.
東南アジアの雨季は6月から10月までです。
The rainy season in Southeast Asia is from June to October.
Alternative kanji for 雨季, same meaning and reading. Slightly less common.
この地域の雨期は短い。
The rainy season in this region is short.
A secondary rainy period in early autumn, often associated with typhoons.
Refers to the autumn rains, sometimes called the 'autumn rainy season'. Less prominent than 梅雨.
秋雨前線が停滞している。
The autumn rain front is stationary.
Literary or technical term for prolonged autumn rain.
梅雨 (tsuyu) specifically refers to the East Asian early summer rainy season caused by the seasonal rain front. 雨季 (uki) is a general term for any rainy season, such as in tropical climates. Use 梅雨 for Japan, China, and Korea; use 雨季 for Southeast Asia, Africa, etc.
Japanese people often complain about the rainy season. Common phrases include 梅雨は嫌だ (I hate the rainy season) or 蒸し暑い (it's muggy). The verb 明ける (akeru) is used when the season ends.
How are you spending this season of autumn rains?